| 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 | $159.64 | 3.501% | $165.229 | $165.23 | $165.25 | $165.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $63.50 | 7.349% | $68.1666 | $68.17 | $68.15 | $68.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $220.25 | 4.264% | $229.6415 | $229.64 | $229.65 | $229.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $219.48 | 6.709% | $234.2049 | $234.20 | $234.20 | $234.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $56.98 | 3.512% | $58.9811 | $58.98 | $59.00 | $59.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $58.35 | 3.445% | $60.3602 | $60.36 | $60.35 | $60.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $48.97 | 6.205% | $52.0086 | $52.01 | $52.00 | $52.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $827.17 | $868.5919 | $868.59 | $868.60 | $868.60 | |