| 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 | $159.47 | 4.115% | $166.0322 | $166.03 | $166.05 | $166.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $140.73 | 5.340% | $148.245 | $148.25 | $148.25 | $148.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $33.59 | 11.383% | $37.4135 | $37.41 | $37.40 | $37.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $30.44 | 13.545% | $34.5631 | $34.56 | $34.55 | $34.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $114.91 | 11.168% | $127.7431 | $127.74 | $127.75 | $127.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $6.49 | 13.312% | $7.3539 | $7.35 | $7.35 | $7.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $92.46 | 3.505% | $95.7007 | $95.70 | $95.70 | $95.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $578.09 | $617.0515 | $617.04 | $617.05 | $617.00 | |