| 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 | $164.80 | 3.860% | $171.1613 | $171.16 | $171.15 | $171.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $55.43 | 4.360% | $57.8467 | $57.85 | $57.85 | $57.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $166.83 | 9.465% | $182.6205 | $182.62 | $182.60 | $182.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $32.74 | 13.252% | $37.0787 | $37.08 | $37.10 | $37.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $20.69 | 3.187% | $21.3494 | $21.35 | $21.35 | $21.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $153.88 | 3.705% | $159.5813 | $159.58 | $159.60 | $159.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $117.83 | 6.715% | $125.7423 | $125.74 | $125.75 | $125.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $712.20 | $755.3802 | $755.38 | $755.40 | $755.30 | |