| 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 | 3.850% | $165.4642 | $165.46 | $165.45 | $165.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $42.73 | 10.330% | $47.144 | $47.14 | $47.15 | $47.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $127.53 | 6.418% | $135.7149 | $135.71 | $135.70 | $135.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $20.57 | 3.576% | $21.3056 | $21.31 | $21.30 | $21.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $154.81 | 7.212% | $165.9749 | $165.97 | $165.95 | $166.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $151.40 | 12.407% | $170.1842 | $170.18 | $170.20 | $170.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $229.63 | 8.836% | $249.9201 | $249.92 | $249.90 | $249.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $886.00 | $955.7079 | $955.69 | $955.65 | $955.70 | |