| 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 | $157.56 | 3.434% | $162.9706 | $162.97 | $162.95 | $163.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $204.64 | 12.452% | $230.1218 | $230.12 | $230.10 | $230.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $58.79 | 9.640% | $64.4574 | $64.46 | $64.45 | $64.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $54.77 | 5.871% | $57.9855 | $57.99 | $58.00 | $58.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $118.89 | 5.538% | $125.4741 | $125.47 | $125.45 | $125.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $72.40 | 10.560% | $80.0454 | $80.05 | $80.05 | $80.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $157.61 | 11.567% | $175.8407 | $175.84 | $175.85 | $175.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $824.66 | $896.8955 | $896.90 | $896.85 | $896.90 | |