| 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 | $165.92 | 3.525% | $171.7687 | $171.77 | $171.75 | $171.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $211.68 | 8.438% | $229.5416 | $229.54 | $229.55 | $229.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $86.60 | 13.417% | $98.2191 | $98.22 | $98.20 | $98.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $178.36 | 11.282% | $198.4826 | $198.48 | $198.50 | $198.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $137.39 | 11.344% | $152.9755 | $152.98 | $153.00 | $153.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $186.30 | 11.228% | $207.2178 | $207.22 | $207.20 | $207.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $152.63 | 3.860% | $158.5215 | $158.52 | $158.50 | $158.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,118.88 | $1,216.7268 | $1,216.73 | $1,216.70 | $1,216.70 | |