| 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 | $159.44 | 3.188% | $164.5229 | $164.52 | $164.50 | $164.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $104.32 | 7.595% | $112.2431 | $112.24 | $112.25 | $112.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $39.72 | 9.615% | $43.5391 | $43.54 | $43.55 | $43.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $84.77 | 4.776% | $88.8186 | $88.82 | $88.80 | $88.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $165.25 | 6.322% | $175.6971 | $175.70 | $175.70 | $175.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $88.59 | 6.762% | $94.5805 | $94.58 | $94.60 | $94.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $189.48 | 13.148% | $214.3928 | $214.39 | $214.40 | $214.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $831.57 | $893.7941 | $893.79 | $893.80 | $893.70 | |