| 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 | $159.81 | 3.105% | $164.7721 | $164.77 | $164.75 | $164.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $126.70 | 3.705% | $131.3942 | $131.39 | $131.40 | $131.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $72.87 | 8.753% | $79.2483 | $79.25 | $79.25 | $79.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $71.47 | 6.218% | $75.914 | $75.91 | $75.90 | $75.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $164.26 | 8.247% | $177.8065 | $177.81 | $177.80 | $177.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $71.63 | 13.593% | $81.3667 | $81.37 | $81.35 | $81.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $134.85 | 4.105% | $140.3856 | $140.39 | $140.40 | $140.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $801.59 | $850.8874 | $850.89 | $850.85 | $850.90 | |