| 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 | $166.43 | 3.799% | $172.7527 | $172.75 | $172.75 | $172.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $70.30 | 5.286% | $74.0161 | $74.02 | $74.00 | $74.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $224.76 | 6.466% | $239.293 | $239.29 | $239.30 | $239.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $41.32 | 3.842% | $42.9075 | $42.91 | $42.90 | $42.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $216.62 | 13.370% | $245.5821 | $245.58 | $245.60 | $245.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $157.58 | 6.843% | $168.3632 | $168.36 | $168.35 | $168.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $19.26 | 9.854% | $21.1579 | $21.16 | $21.15 | $21.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $896.27 | $964.0725 | $964.07 | $964.05 | $964.20 | |