| 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 | $158.50 | 5.346% | $166.9734 | $166.97 | $166.95 | $167.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $112.73 | 5.324% | $118.7317 | $118.73 | $118.75 | $118.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $179.56 | 11.508% | $200.2238 | $200.22 | $200.20 | $200.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $66.37 | 11.472% | $73.984 | $73.98 | $74.00 | $74.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $57.70 | 8.402% | $62.548 | $62.55 | $62.55 | $62.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $69.94 | 7.295% | $75.0421 | $75.04 | $75.05 | $75.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $100.40 | 3.228% | $103.6409 | $103.64 | $103.65 | $103.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $745.20 | $801.1439 | $801.13 | $801.15 | $801.00 | |