| 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 | $165.29 | 3.442% | $170.9793 | $170.98 | $171.00 | $171.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $104.55 | 3.745% | $108.4654 | $108.47 | $108.45 | $108.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $111.25 | 12.738% | $125.421 | $125.42 | $125.40 | $125.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $196.49 | 8.475% | $213.1425 | $213.14 | $213.15 | $213.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $206.86 | 4.307% | $215.7695 | $215.77 | $215.75 | $215.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $54.57 | 8.585% | $59.2548 | $59.25 | $59.25 | $59.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $62.62 | 13.543% | $71.1006 | $71.10 | $71.10 | $71.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $901.63 | $964.1331 | $964.13 | $964.10 | $964.20 | |