| 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 | $165.33 | 3.742% | $171.5166 | $171.52 | $171.50 | $171.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $192.86 | 5.346% | $203.1703 | $203.17 | $203.15 | $203.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $98.30 | 9.257% | $107.3996 | $107.40 | $107.40 | $107.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $21.25 | 10.845% | $23.5546 | $23.55 | $23.55 | $23.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $50.72 | 7.262% | $54.4033 | $54.40 | $54.40 | $54.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $236.69 | 7.423% | $254.2595 | $254.26 | $254.25 | $254.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $32.55 | 5.276% | $34.2673 | $34.27 | $34.25 | $34.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $797.70 | $848.5712 | $848.57 | $848.50 | $848.70 | |