| 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 | $161.63 | 8.810% | $175.8696 | $175.87 | $175.85 | $175.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $92.80 | 8.129% | $100.3437 | $100.34 | $100.35 | $100.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $50.79 | 4.290% | $52.9689 | $52.97 | $52.95 | $53.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $160.63 | 11.204% | $178.627 | $178.63 | $178.65 | $178.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $147.73 | 7.801% | $159.2544 | $159.25 | $159.25 | $159.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $9.72 | 6.814% | $10.3823 | $10.38 | $10.40 | $10.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $159.60 | 3.383% | $164.9993 | $165.00 | $165.00 | $165.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $782.90 | $842.4452 | $842.44 | $842.45 | $842.50 | |