| 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 | $164.69 | 3.607% | $170.6304 | $170.63 | $170.65 | $170.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $37.99 | 3.803% | $39.4348 | $39.43 | $39.45 | $39.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $216.53 | 4.525% | $226.328 | $226.33 | $226.35 | $226.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $221.27 | 3.683% | $229.4194 | $229.42 | $229.40 | $229.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $223.75 | 8.559% | $242.9008 | $242.90 | $242.90 | $242.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $144.73 | 11.423% | $161.2625 | $161.26 | $161.25 | $161.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $68.32 | 13.102% | $77.2713 | $77.27 | $77.25 | $77.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,077.28 | $1,147.2472 | $1,147.24 | $1,147.25 | $1,147.20 | |