| 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 | $155.76 | 3.126% | $160.6291 | $160.63 | $160.65 | $160.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $48.87 | 5.550% | $51.5823 | $51.58 | $51.60 | $51.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $52.59 | 3.409% | $54.3828 | $54.38 | $54.40 | $54.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $224.25 | 12.865% | $253.0998 | $253.10 | $253.10 | $253.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $200.33 | 3.433% | $207.2073 | $207.21 | $207.20 | $207.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $79.43 | 11.284% | $88.3929 | $88.39 | $88.40 | $88.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $39.89 | 3.310% | $41.2104 | $41.21 | $41.20 | $41.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $801.12 | $856.5046 | $856.50 | $856.55 | $856.50 | |