| 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 | $158.86 | 5.371% | $167.3924 | $167.39 | $167.40 | $167.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $23.68 | 3.143% | $24.4243 | $24.42 | $24.40 | $24.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $29.33 | 5.243% | $30.8678 | $30.87 | $30.85 | $30.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $121.62 | 4.418% | $126.9932 | $126.99 | $127.00 | $127.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $176.43 | 13.868% | $200.8973 | $200.90 | $200.90 | $200.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $55.89 | 5.394% | $58.9047 | $58.90 | $58.90 | $58.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $229.90 | 3.653% | $238.2982 | $238.30 | $238.30 | $238.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $795.71 | $847.7779 | $847.77 | $847.75 | $847.80 | |