| 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 | $165.26 | 3.767% | $171.4853 | $171.49 | $171.50 | $171.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $167.71 | 11.574% | $187.1208 | $187.12 | $187.10 | $187.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $220.26 | 4.865% | $230.9756 | $230.98 | $231.00 | $231.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $162.45 | 5.182% | $170.8682 | $170.87 | $170.85 | $170.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $74.55 | 8.618% | $80.9747 | $80.97 | $80.95 | $81.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $17.80 | 9.164% | $19.4312 | $19.43 | $19.45 | $19.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $23.48 | 13.517% | $26.6538 | $26.65 | $26.65 | $26.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $831.51 | $887.5096 | $887.51 | $887.50 | $887.60 | |