| 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 | $166.40 | 3.346% | $171.9677 | $171.97 | $171.95 | $172.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $180.60 | 4.136% | $188.0696 | $188.07 | $188.05 | $188.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $117.69 | 9.671% | $129.0718 | $129.07 | $129.05 | $129.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $29.61 | 9.751% | $32.4973 | $32.50 | $32.50 | $32.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $200.70 | 3.123% | $206.9679 | $206.97 | $206.95 | $207.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $34.55 | 13.330% | $39.1555 | $39.16 | $39.15 | $39.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $10.54 | 6.748% | $11.2512 | $11.25 | $11.25 | $11.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $740.09 | $778.9810 | $778.99 | $778.90 | $779.20 | |