| 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 | $158.48 | 5.475% | $167.1568 | $167.16 | $167.15 | $167.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $30.27 | 9.752% | $33.2219 | $33.22 | $33.20 | $33.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $117.36 | 5.732% | $124.0871 | $124.09 | $124.10 | $124.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $160.42 | 12.470% | $180.4244 | $180.42 | $180.40 | $180.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $164.98 | 12.436% | $185.4969 | $185.50 | $185.50 | $185.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $18.90 | 9.688% | $20.731 | $20.73 | $20.75 | $20.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $136.79 | 5.820% | $144.7512 | $144.75 | $144.75 | $144.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $787.20 | $855.8693 | $855.87 | $855.85 | $855.90 | |