| 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 | $165.91 | 3.472% | $171.6704 | $171.67 | $171.65 | $171.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $133.62 | 6.150% | $141.8376 | $141.84 | $141.85 | $141.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $60.68 | 5.125% | $63.7899 | $63.79 | $63.80 | $63.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $245.62 | 10.186% | $270.6389 | $270.64 | $270.65 | $270.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $175.68 | 3.520% | $181.8639 | $181.86 | $181.85 | $181.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $237.57 | 6.708% | $253.5062 | $253.51 | $253.50 | $253.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $242.79 | 10.563% | $268.4359 | $268.44 | $268.45 | $268.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,261.87 | $1,351.7428 | $1,351.75 | $1,351.75 | $1,351.70 | |