| 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 | $162.81 | 3.551% | $168.5914 | $168.59 | $168.60 | $168.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $82.70 | 5.420% | $87.1823 | $87.18 | $87.20 | $87.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $43.64 | 11.487% | $48.6529 | $48.65 | $48.65 | $48.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $46.38 | 4.707% | $48.5631 | $48.56 | $48.55 | $48.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $99.63 | 10.269% | $109.861 | $109.86 | $109.85 | $109.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $126.66 | 5.490% | $133.6136 | $133.61 | $133.60 | $133.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $238.51 | 3.661% | $247.2419 | $247.24 | $247.25 | $247.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $800.33 | $843.7062 | $843.69 | $843.70 | $843.80 | |