| 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 | $157.79 | 5.195% | $165.9872 | $165.99 | $166.00 | $166.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $41.85 | 10.228% | $46.1304 | $46.13 | $46.15 | $46.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $75.53 | 4.732% | $79.1041 | $79.10 | $79.10 | $79.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $102.74 | 6.276% | $109.188 | $109.19 | $109.20 | $109.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $79.56 | 11.193% | $88.4652 | $88.47 | $88.45 | $88.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $242.72 | 13.805% | $276.2275 | $276.23 | $276.25 | $276.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $34.68 | 3.689% | $35.9593 | $35.96 | $35.95 | $36.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $734.87 | $801.0617 | $801.07 | $801.10 | $801.10 | |