| 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 | $165.87 | 3.170% | $171.1281 | $171.13 | $171.15 | $171.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $111.27 | 12.869% | $125.5893 | $125.59 | $125.60 | $125.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $200.96 | 3.153% | $207.2963 | $207.30 | $207.30 | $207.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $231.84 | 8.860% | $252.381 | $252.38 | $252.40 | $252.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $105.72 | 11.152% | $117.5099 | $117.51 | $117.50 | $117.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $35.27 | 4.744% | $36.9432 | $36.94 | $36.95 | $36.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $51.52 | 7.112% | $55.1841 | $55.18 | $55.20 | $55.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $902.45 | $966.0319 | $966.03 | $966.10 | $966.00 | |