| 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 | $159.97 | 3.728% | $165.9337 | $165.93 | $165.95 | $165.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $122.79 | 7.501% | $132.0005 | $132.00 | $132.00 | $132.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $84.66 | 11.111% | $94.0666 | $94.07 | $94.05 | $94.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $14.44 | 11.499% | $16.1005 | $16.10 | $16.10 | $16.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $51.44 | 12.817% | $58.0331 | $58.03 | $58.05 | $58.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $188.67 | 9.620% | $206.8201 | $206.82 | $206.80 | $206.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $97.51 | 12.813% | $110.004 | $110.00 | $110.00 | $110.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $719.48 | $782.9585 | $782.95 | $782.95 | $782.90 | |