| 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 | $159.33 | 5.106% | $167.4654 | $167.47 | $167.45 | $167.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $194.61 | 6.525% | $207.3083 | $207.31 | $207.30 | $207.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $250.38 | 3.291% | $258.62 | $258.62 | $258.60 | $258.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $26.75 | 12.871% | $30.193 | $30.19 | $30.20 | $30.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $99.82 | 12.629% | $112.4263 | $112.43 | $112.45 | $112.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $16.96 | 9.784% | $18.6194 | $18.62 | $18.60 | $18.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $15.89 | 11.316% | $17.6881 | $17.69 | $17.70 | $17.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $763.74 | $812.3205 | $812.33 | $812.30 | $812.30 | |