| 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 | $162.95 | 3.550% | $168.7347 | $168.73 | $168.75 | $168.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $34.32 | 3.651% | $35.573 | $35.57 | $35.55 | $35.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $173.33 | 10.608% | $191.7168 | $191.72 | $191.70 | $191.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $14.77 | 8.380% | $16.0077 | $16.01 | $16.00 | $16.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $199.88 | 6.571% | $213.0141 | $213.01 | $213.00 | $213.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $165.25 | 9.390% | $180.767 | $180.77 | $180.75 | $180.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $213.95 | 9.429% | $234.1233 | $234.12 | $234.10 | $234.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $964.45 | $1,039.9366 | $1,039.93 | $1,039.85 | $1,039.90 | |