| 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 | $159.90 | 4.310% | $166.7917 | $166.79 | $166.80 | $166.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $53.38 | 5.172% | $56.1408 | $56.14 | $56.15 | $56.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $166.41 | 9.795% | $182.7099 | $182.71 | $182.70 | $182.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $96.99 | 4.269% | $101.1305 | $101.13 | $101.15 | $101.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $180.96 | 12.563% | $203.694 | $203.69 | $203.70 | $203.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $97.88 | 8.547% | $106.2458 | $106.25 | $106.25 | $106.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $50.89 | 3.736% | $52.7913 | $52.79 | $52.80 | $52.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $806.41 | $869.5040 | $869.50 | $869.55 | $869.40 | |