| 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 | $163.58 | 5.402% | $172.4166 | $172.42 | $172.40 | $172.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $5.93 | 8.528% | $6.4357 | $6.44 | $6.45 | $6.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $41.45 | 5.816% | $43.8607 | $43.86 | $43.85 | $43.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $135.78 | 10.566% | $150.1265 | $150.13 | $150.15 | $150.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $152.42 | 5.198% | $160.3428 | $160.34 | $160.35 | $160.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $204.40 | 12.336% | $229.6148 | $229.61 | $229.60 | $229.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $206.86 | 6.606% | $220.5252 | $220.53 | $220.55 | $220.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $910.42 | $983.3223 | $983.33 | $983.35 | $983.20 | |