| 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 | $163.27 | 3.113% | $168.3526 | $168.35 | $168.35 | $168.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $35.82 | 13.575% | $40.6826 | $40.68 | $40.70 | $40.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $204.97 | 13.268% | $232.1654 | $232.17 | $232.15 | $232.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $137.33 | 10.638% | $151.9392 | $151.94 | $151.95 | $151.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $188.68 | 8.678% | $205.0537 | $205.05 | $205.05 | $205.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $39.67 | 9.790% | $43.5537 | $43.55 | $43.55 | $43.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $33.94 | 13.296% | $38.4527 | $38.45 | $38.45 | $38.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $803.68 | $880.1999 | $880.19 | $880.20 | $880.40 | |