| 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 | $156.26 | 7.494% | $167.9701 | $167.97 | $167.95 | $168.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $154.56 | 7.174% | $165.6481 | $165.65 | $165.65 | $165.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $164.64 | 12.827% | $185.7584 | $185.76 | $185.75 | $185.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $56.75 | 9.625% | $62.2122 | $62.21 | $62.20 | $62.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $148.82 | 11.140% | $165.3985 | $165.40 | $165.40 | $165.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $35.38 | 13.292% | $40.0827 | $40.08 | $40.10 | $40.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $6.77 | 7.821% | $7.2995 | $7.30 | $7.30 | $7.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $723.18 | $794.3695 | $794.37 | $794.35 | $794.40 | |