| 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 | $165.72 | 3.591% | $171.671 | $171.67 | $171.65 | $171.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $200.43 | 12.509% | $225.5018 | $225.50 | $225.50 | $225.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $53.36 | 4.253% | $55.6294 | $55.63 | $55.65 | $55.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $156.30 | 6.536% | $166.5158 | $166.52 | $166.50 | $166.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $103.61 | 3.710% | $107.4539 | $107.45 | $107.45 | $107.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $201.52 | 3.703% | $208.9823 | $208.98 | $209.00 | $209.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $218.32 | 10.229% | $240.652 | $240.65 | $240.65 | $240.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,099.26 | $1,176.4062 | $1,176.40 | $1,176.40 | $1,176.50 | |