| 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 | $159.96 | 3.500% | $165.5586 | $165.56 | $165.55 | $165.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $158.40 | 4.358% | $165.3031 | $165.30 | $165.30 | $165.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $161.59 | 5.471% | $170.4306 | $170.43 | $170.45 | $170.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $130.74 | 7.189% | $140.1389 | $140.14 | $140.15 | $140.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $146.99 | 10.135% | $161.8874 | $161.89 | $161.90 | $161.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $61.48 | 10.813% | $68.1278 | $68.13 | $68.15 | $68.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $58.47 | 5.596% | $61.742 | $61.74 | $61.75 | $61.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $877.63 | $933.1884 | $933.19 | $933.25 | $933.10 | |