| 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 | $165.77 | 3.357% | $171.3349 | $171.33 | $171.35 | $171.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $94.98 | 3.629% | $98.4268 | $98.43 | $98.45 | $98.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $233.42 | 5.795% | $246.9467 | $246.95 | $246.95 | $246.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $200.77 | 3.464% | $207.7247 | $207.72 | $207.70 | $207.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $128.94 | 8.151% | $139.4499 | $139.45 | $139.45 | $139.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $144.71 | 12.692% | $163.0766 | $163.08 | $163.10 | $163.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $66.46 | 5.254% | $69.9518 | $69.95 | $69.95 | $70.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,035.05 | $1,096.9114 | $1,096.91 | $1,096.95 | $1,096.80 | |