| 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 | $157.90 | 3.391% | $163.2544 | $163.25 | $163.25 | $163.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $120.64 | 6.494% | $128.4744 | $128.47 | $128.45 | $128.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $89.56 | 8.704% | $97.3553 | $97.36 | $97.35 | $97.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $71.35 | 10.848% | $79.09 | $79.09 | $79.10 | $79.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $118.75 | 12.617% | $133.7327 | $133.73 | $133.75 | $133.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $157.33 | 8.827% | $171.2175 | $171.22 | $171.20 | $171.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $10.27 | 3.643% | $10.6441 | $10.64 | $10.65 | $10.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $725.80 | $783.7684 | $783.76 | $783.75 | $783.80 | |