| 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 | $159.84 | 3.670% | $165.7061 | $165.71 | $165.70 | $165.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $112.62 | 5.590% | $118.9155 | $118.92 | $118.90 | $118.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $57.76 | 12.845% | $65.1793 | $65.18 | $65.20 | $65.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $188.56 | 8.864% | $205.274 | $205.27 | $205.25 | $205.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $6.98 | 11.281% | $7.7674 | $7.77 | $7.75 | $7.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $144.47 | 6.862% | $154.3835 | $154.38 | $154.40 | $154.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $245.79 | 13.337% | $278.571 | $278.57 | $278.55 | $278.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $916.02 | $995.7968 | $995.80 | $995.75 | $995.90 | |