| 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 | $165.50 | 3.587% | $171.4365 | $171.44 | $171.45 | $171.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $27.55 | 6.655% | $29.3835 | $29.38 | $29.40 | $29.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $220.73 | 11.741% | $246.6459 | $246.65 | $246.65 | $246.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $239.31 | 9.702% | $262.5279 | $262.53 | $262.55 | $262.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $199.60 | 7.354% | $214.2786 | $214.28 | $214.30 | $214.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $96.33 | 8.464% | $104.4834 | $104.48 | $104.50 | $104.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $199.37 | 12.218% | $223.729 | $223.73 | $223.75 | $223.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,148.39 | $1,252.4848 | $1,252.49 | $1,252.60 | $1,252.40 | |