| 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 | $158.72 | 3.174% | $163.7578 | $163.76 | $163.75 | $163.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $66.81 | 10.810% | $74.0322 | $74.03 | $74.05 | $74.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $205.79 | 3.207% | $212.3897 | $212.39 | $212.40 | $212.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $207.70 | 4.290% | $216.6103 | $216.61 | $216.60 | $216.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $240.63 | 5.739% | $254.4398 | $254.44 | $254.45 | $254.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $71.37 | 13.324% | $80.8793 | $80.88 | $80.90 | $80.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $82.63 | 5.846% | $87.4605 | $87.46 | $87.45 | $87.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,033.65 | $1,089.5696 | $1,089.57 | $1,089.60 | $1,089.60 | |