| 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 | $158.90 | 4.722% | $166.4033 | $166.40 | $166.40 | $166.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $101.95 | 6.675% | $108.7552 | $108.76 | $108.75 | $108.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $163.42 | 13.569% | $185.5945 | $185.59 | $185.60 | $185.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $192.75 | 7.465% | $207.1388 | $207.14 | $207.15 | $207.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $25.87 | 11.197% | $28.7667 | $28.77 | $28.75 | $28.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $161.94 | 5.505% | $170.8548 | $170.85 | $170.85 | $170.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $27.78 | 13.489% | $31.5272 | $31.53 | $31.55 | $31.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $832.61 | $899.0405 | $899.04 | $899.05 | $899.10 | |