| 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 | $160.63 | 3.160% | $165.7059 | $165.71 | $165.70 | $165.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $172.32 | 5.635% | $182.0302 | $182.03 | $182.05 | $182.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $148.59 | 9.824% | $163.1875 | $163.19 | $163.20 | $163.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $158.38 | 5.137% | $166.516 | $166.52 | $166.50 | $166.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $29.98 | 13.725% | $34.0948 | $34.09 | $34.10 | $34.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $54.53 | 8.122% | $58.9589 | $58.96 | $58.95 | $59.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $100.30 | 3.605% | $103.9158 | $103.92 | $103.90 | $103.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $824.73 | $874.4091 | $874.42 | $874.40 | $874.40 | |