| 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 | $165.29 | 3.473% | $171.0305 | $171.03 | $171.05 | $171.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $122.70 | 5.693% | $129.6853 | $129.69 | $129.70 | $129.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $151.93 | 6.428% | $161.6961 | $161.70 | $161.70 | $161.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $248.64 | 11.181% | $276.4404 | $276.44 | $276.45 | $276.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $5.26 | 4.767% | $5.5107 | $5.51 | $5.50 | $5.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $211.94 | 11.801% | $236.951 | $236.95 | $236.95 | $237.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $151.34 | 11.171% | $168.2462 | $168.25 | $168.25 | $168.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,057.10 | $1,149.5602 | $1,149.57 | $1,149.60 | $1,149.50 | |