| 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 | $165.32 | 12.164% | $185.4295 | $185.43 | $185.45 | $185.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $46.51 | 8.298% | $50.3694 | $50.37 | $50.35 | $50.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $73.28 | 8.597% | $79.5799 | $79.58 | $79.60 | $79.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $159.74 | 4.530% | $166.9762 | $166.98 | $167.00 | $167.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $202.54 | 3.725% | $210.0846 | $210.08 | $210.10 | $210.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $126.85 | 4.384% | $132.4111 | $132.41 | $132.40 | $132.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $24.56 | 9.335% | $26.8527 | $26.85 | $26.85 | $26.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $798.80 | $851.7034 | $851.70 | $851.75 | $851.80 | |