| 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 | $156.41 | 3.803% | $162.3583 | $162.36 | $162.35 | $162.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $84.42 | 13.444% | $95.7694 | $95.77 | $95.75 | $95.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $43.57 | 4.265% | $45.4283 | $45.43 | $45.45 | $45.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $156.53 | 7.804% | $168.7456 | $168.75 | $168.75 | $168.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $124.33 | 4.392% | $129.7906 | $129.79 | $129.80 | $129.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $186.48 | 13.355% | $211.3844 | $211.38 | $211.40 | $211.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $34.45 | 6.375% | $36.6462 | $36.65 | $36.65 | $36.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $786.19 | $850.1228 | $850.13 | $850.15 | $850.10 | |