| 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 | $166.62 | 3.354% | $172.2084 | $172.21 | $172.20 | $172.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $37.52 | 4.608% | $39.2489 | $39.25 | $39.25 | $39.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $104.48 | 5.449% | $110.1731 | $110.17 | $110.15 | $110.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $233.89 | 9.709% | $256.5984 | $256.60 | $256.60 | $256.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $40.37 | 3.338% | $41.7176 | $41.72 | $41.70 | $41.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $36.81 | 5.795% | $38.9431 | $38.94 | $38.95 | $38.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $152.74 | 3.328% | $157.8232 | $157.82 | $157.80 | $157.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $772.43 | $816.7127 | $816.71 | $816.65 | $816.60 | |