| 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 | $165.67 | 3.349% | $171.2183 | $171.22 | $171.20 | $171.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $77.58 | 3.217% | $80.0757 | $80.08 | $80.10 | $80.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $114.49 | 13.245% | $129.6542 | $129.65 | $129.65 | $129.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $234.63 | 5.192% | $246.812 | $246.81 | $246.80 | $246.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $247.62 | 12.863% | $279.4714 | $279.47 | $279.45 | $279.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $71.52 | 9.125% | $78.0462 | $78.05 | $78.05 | $78.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $133.70 | 7.316% | $143.4815 | $143.48 | $143.50 | $143.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,045.21 | $1,128.7593 | $1,128.76 | $1,128.75 | $1,128.80 | |