| 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 | $157.49 | 3.478% | $162.9675 | $162.97 | $162.95 | $163.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $14.70 | 13.573% | $16.6952 | $16.70 | $16.70 | $16.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $16.32 | 6.657% | $17.4064 | $17.41 | $17.40 | $17.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $139.75 | 7.825% | $150.6854 | $150.69 | $150.70 | $150.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $77.94 | 8.833% | $84.8244 | $84.82 | $84.80 | $84.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $44.84 | 12.323% | $50.3656 | $50.37 | $50.35 | $50.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $37.90 | 4.549% | $39.6241 | $39.62 | $39.60 | $39.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $488.94 | $522.5686 | $522.58 | $522.50 | $522.60 | |