| 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 | $159.47 | 3.470% | $165.0036 | $165.00 | $165.00 | $165.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $152.30 | 12.588% | $171.4715 | $171.47 | $171.45 | $171.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $203.59 | 5.651% | $215.0949 | $215.09 | $215.10 | $215.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $38.91 | 8.435% | $42.1921 | $42.19 | $42.20 | $42.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $169.86 | 12.485% | $191.067 | $191.07 | $191.05 | $191.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $87.93 | 9.474% | $96.2605 | $96.26 | $96.25 | $96.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $57.31 | 9.312% | $62.6467 | $62.65 | $62.65 | $62.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $869.37 | $943.7363 | $943.73 | $943.70 | $943.80 | |