| 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 | $163.69 | 3.394% | $169.2456 | $169.25 | $169.25 | $169.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $92.80 | 11.765% | $103.7179 | $103.72 | $103.70 | $103.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $49.88 | 8.461% | $54.1003 | $54.10 | $54.10 | $54.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $14.56 | 9.328% | $15.9182 | $15.92 | $15.90 | $15.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $104.50 | 3.575% | $108.2359 | $108.24 | $108.25 | $108.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $138.42 | 7.390% | $148.6492 | $148.65 | $148.65 | $148.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $249.71 | 5.441% | $263.2967 | $263.30 | $263.30 | $263.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $813.56 | $863.1638 | $863.18 | $863.15 | $863.00 | |