| 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 | $165.75 | 3.469% | $171.4999 | $171.50 | $171.50 | $171.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $106.85 | 13.115% | $120.8634 | $120.86 | $120.85 | $120.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $206.34 | 7.236% | $221.2708 | $221.27 | $221.25 | $221.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $87.57 | 10.808% | $97.0346 | $97.03 | $97.05 | $97.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $186.63 | 9.122% | $203.6544 | $203.65 | $203.65 | $203.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $191.86 | 12.401% | $215.6526 | $215.65 | $215.65 | $215.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $240.64 | 12.199% | $269.9957 | $270.00 | $270.00 | $270.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,185.64 | $1,299.9714 | $1,299.96 | $1,299.95 | $1,300.10 | |