| 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 | $161.29 | 5.196% | $169.6706 | $169.67 | $169.65 | $169.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $80.34 | 6.716% | $85.7356 | $85.74 | $85.75 | $85.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $14.88 | 12.766% | $16.7796 | $16.78 | $16.80 | $16.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $29.67 | 3.771% | $30.7889 | $30.79 | $30.80 | $30.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $237.62 | 9.109% | $259.2648 | $259.26 | $259.25 | $259.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $173.72 | 11.586% | $193.8472 | $193.85 | $193.85 | $193.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $82.27 | 5.210% | $86.5563 | $86.56 | $86.55 | $86.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $779.79 | $842.6430 | $842.65 | $842.65 | $842.70 | |