| 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 | $160.74 | 3.270% | $165.9962 | $166.00 | $166.00 | $166.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $58.74 | 12.801% | $66.2593 | $66.26 | $66.25 | $66.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $235.68 | 11.160% | $261.9819 | $261.98 | $262.00 | $262.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $56.92 | 4.333% | $59.3863 | $59.39 | $59.40 | $59.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $35.88 | 13.581% | $40.7529 | $40.75 | $40.75 | $40.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $103.82 | 11.494% | $115.7531 | $115.75 | $115.75 | $115.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $247.41 | 5.756% | $261.6509 | $261.65 | $261.65 | $261.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $899.19 | $971.7806 | $971.78 | $971.80 | $972.00 | |