| 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 | $161.38 | 4.703% | $168.9697 | $168.97 | $168.95 | $169.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $19.37 | 4.268% | $20.1967 | $20.20 | $20.20 | $20.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $35.32 | 7.403% | $37.9347 | $37.93 | $37.95 | $37.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $196.44 | 10.612% | $217.2862 | $217.29 | $217.30 | $217.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $31.70 | 12.534% | $35.6733 | $35.67 | $35.65 | $35.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $6.51 | 6.522% | $6.9346 | $6.93 | $6.95 | $6.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $238.56 | 10.353% | $263.2581 | $263.26 | $263.25 | $263.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $689.28 | $750.2533 | $750.25 | $750.25 | $750.30 | |