| Let's do some math .. Rounding examples of 7 random hypothetical purchases: | ||||||
| Case | Tag Price |
Sales Tax % |
Raw Total Incl. Sales Tax |
Rounded to Penny |
Rounded to Nickel |
Rounded to Dime |
| Purchase #1 | $159.78 | 7.873% | $172.3595 | $172.36 | $172.35 | $172.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $16.66 | 13.514% | $18.9114 | $18.91 | $18.90 | $18.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $94.42 | 10.594% | $104.4229 | $104.42 | $104.40 | $104.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $50.77 | 8.400% | $55.0347 | $55.03 | $55.05 | $55.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $196.31 | 3.683% | $203.5401 | $203.54 | $203.55 | $203.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $73.56 | 7.701% | $79.2249 | $79.22 | $79.20 | $79.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $141.26 | 13.249% | $159.9755 | $159.98 | $160.00 | $160.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $732.76 | $793.4690 | $793.46 | $793.45 | $793.40 | |