| 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 | $167.59 | 4.528% | $175.1785 | $175.18 | $175.20 | $175.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $52.64 | 4.721% | $55.1251 | $55.13 | $55.15 | $55.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $144.53 | 7.690% | $155.6444 | $155.64 | $155.65 | $155.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $146.41 | 6.548% | $155.9969 | $156.00 | $156.00 | $156.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $101.86 | 12.604% | $114.6984 | $114.70 | $114.70 | $114.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $113.68 | 3.821% | $118.0237 | $118.02 | $118.00 | $118.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $102.58 | 9.530% | $112.3559 | $112.36 | $112.35 | $112.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $829.29 | $887.0229 | $887.03 | $887.05 | $887.00 | |