| 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 | 3.625% | $165.7689 | $165.77 | $165.75 | $165.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $88.29 | 3.575% | $91.4464 | $91.45 | $91.45 | $91.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $17.77 | 10.462% | $19.6291 | $19.63 | $19.65 | $19.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $243.75 | 8.477% | $264.4127 | $264.41 | $264.40 | $264.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $146.65 | 3.677% | $152.0423 | $152.04 | $152.05 | $152.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $186.82 | 4.517% | $195.2587 | $195.26 | $195.25 | $195.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $111.32 | 5.497% | $117.4393 | $117.44 | $117.45 | $117.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $954.57 | $1,005.9974 | $1,006.00 | $1,006.00 | $1,005.90 | |