| 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 | $159.33 | 3.709% | $165.2395 | $165.24 | $165.25 | $165.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $97.35 | 3.127% | $100.3941 | $100.39 | $100.40 | $100.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $43.91 | 5.579% | $46.3597 | $46.36 | $46.35 | $46.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $88.92 | 9.164% | $97.0686 | $97.07 | $97.05 | $97.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $180.34 | 9.219% | $196.9655 | $196.97 | $196.95 | $197.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $26.88 | 13.340% | $30.4658 | $30.47 | $30.45 | $30.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $214.43 | 8.545% | $232.753 | $232.75 | $232.75 | $232.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $811.16 | $869.2462 | $869.25 | $869.20 | $869.40 | |