| 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 | $155.59 | 6.355% | $165.4777 | $165.48 | $165.50 | $165.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $55.65 | 8.715% | $60.4999 | $60.50 | $60.50 | $60.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $166.67 | 9.597% | $182.6653 | $182.67 | $182.65 | $182.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $16.50 | 7.871% | $17.7987 | $17.80 | $17.80 | $17.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $128.38 | 4.196% | $133.7668 | $133.77 | $133.75 | $133.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $170.84 | 5.199% | $179.722 | $179.72 | $179.70 | $179.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $97.52 | 5.300% | $102.6886 | $102.69 | $102.70 | $102.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $791.15 | $842.6190 | $842.63 | $842.60 | $842.70 | |