| 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 | $159.87 | 3.280% | $165.1137 | $165.11 | $165.10 | $165.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $96.67 | 4.414% | $100.937 | $100.94 | $100.95 | $100.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $250.54 | 7.461% | $269.2328 | $269.23 | $269.25 | $269.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $14.50 | 11.534% | $16.1724 | $16.17 | $16.15 | $16.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $69.71 | 11.241% | $77.5461 | $77.55 | $77.55 | $77.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $33.62 | 12.397% | $37.7879 | $37.79 | $37.80 | $37.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $19.46 | 8.301% | $21.0754 | $21.08 | $21.10 | $21.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $644.37 | $687.8653 | $687.87 | $687.90 | $687.80 | |