| 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 | $161.57 | 3.568% | $167.3348 | $167.33 | $167.35 | $167.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $75.29 | 6.319% | $80.0476 | $80.05 | $80.05 | $80.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $95.32 | 4.764% | $99.861 | $99.86 | $99.85 | $99.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $168.76 | 12.243% | $189.4213 | $189.42 | $189.40 | $189.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $213.84 | 12.373% | $240.2984 | $240.30 | $240.30 | $240.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $128.39 | 7.382% | $137.8677 | $137.87 | $137.85 | $137.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $184.36 | 9.397% | $201.6843 | $201.68 | $201.70 | $201.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,027.53 | $1,116.5151 | $1,116.51 | $1,116.50 | $1,116.50 | |