| 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 | $166.26 | 3.289% | $171.7283 | $171.73 | $171.75 | $171.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $111.90 | 4.865% | $117.3439 | $117.34 | $117.35 | $117.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $52.35 | 3.538% | $54.2021 | $54.20 | $54.20 | $54.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $59.73 | 11.233% | $66.4395 | $66.44 | $66.45 | $66.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $193.83 | 13.219% | $219.4524 | $219.45 | $219.45 | $219.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $87.66 | 9.163% | $95.6923 | $95.69 | $95.70 | $95.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $144.91 | 12.509% | $163.0368 | $163.04 | $163.05 | $163.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $816.64 | $887.8953 | $887.89 | $887.95 | $887.80 | |