| 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 | $165.58 | 3.595% | $171.5326 | $171.53 | $171.55 | $171.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $130.52 | 7.637% | $140.4878 | $140.49 | $140.50 | $140.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $39.38 | 13.437% | $44.6715 | $44.67 | $44.65 | $44.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $185.39 | 4.598% | $193.9142 | $193.91 | $193.90 | $193.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $9.56 | 10.453% | $10.5593 | $10.56 | $10.55 | $10.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $167.72 | 9.700% | $183.9888 | $183.99 | $184.00 | $184.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $238.39 | 4.853% | $249.9591 | $249.96 | $249.95 | $250.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $936.54 | $995.1133 | $995.11 | $995.10 | $995.20 | |