| 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 | $160.45 | 4.575% | $167.7906 | $167.79 | $167.80 | $167.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $71.42 | 4.716% | $74.7882 | $74.79 | $74.80 | $74.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $146.48 | 7.525% | $157.5026 | $157.50 | $157.50 | $157.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $222.98 | 11.867% | $249.441 | $249.44 | $249.45 | $249.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $40.62 | 3.326% | $41.971 | $41.97 | $41.95 | $42.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $110.51 | 12.701% | $124.5459 | $124.55 | $124.55 | $124.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $59.36 | 11.831% | $66.3829 | $66.38 | $66.40 | $66.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $811.82 | $882.4222 | $882.42 | $882.45 | $882.40 | |