| 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 | $158.26 | 4.745% | $165.7694 | $165.77 | $165.75 | $165.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $5.28 | 9.653% | $5.7897 | $5.79 | $5.80 | $5.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $58.42 | 5.801% | $61.8089 | $61.81 | $61.80 | $61.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $231.33 | 11.111% | $257.0331 | $257.03 | $257.05 | $257.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $14.39 | 7.354% | $15.4482 | $15.45 | $15.45 | $15.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $150.60 | 7.224% | $161.4793 | $161.48 | $161.50 | $161.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $182.54 | 8.632% | $198.2969 | $198.30 | $198.30 | $198.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $800.82 | $865.6255 | $865.63 | $865.65 | $865.60 | |