| 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 | $157.51 | 3.277% | $162.6716 | $162.67 | $162.65 | $162.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $161.56 | 7.685% | $173.9759 | $173.98 | $174.00 | $174.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $66.90 | 7.705% | $72.0546 | $72.05 | $72.05 | $72.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $139.85 | 8.599% | $151.8757 | $151.88 | $151.90 | $151.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $84.30 | 4.113% | $87.7673 | $87.77 | $87.75 | $87.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $46.66 | 11.643% | $52.0926 | $52.09 | $52.10 | $52.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $234.97 | 10.556% | $259.7734 | $259.77 | $259.75 | $259.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $891.75 | $960.2111 | $960.21 | $960.20 | $960.40 | |