| 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 | $166.47 | 3.155% | $171.7221 | $171.72 | $171.70 | $171.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $133.88 | 8.562% | $145.3428 | $145.34 | $145.35 | $145.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $181.42 | 13.415% | $205.7575 | $205.76 | $205.75 | $205.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $14.36 | 4.531% | $15.0107 | $15.01 | $15.00 | $15.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $145.48 | 7.532% | $156.4376 | $156.44 | $156.45 | $156.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $48.58 | 6.755% | $51.8616 | $51.86 | $51.85 | $51.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $118.90 | 7.461% | $127.7711 | $127.77 | $127.75 | $127.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $809.09 | $873.9034 | $873.90 | $873.85 | $873.90 | |