| 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 | $166.98 | 3.754% | $173.2484 | $173.25 | $173.25 | $173.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $164.59 | 12.234% | $184.7259 | $184.73 | $184.75 | $184.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $49.91 | 4.676% | $52.2438 | $52.24 | $52.25 | $52.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $36.65 | 9.767% | $40.2296 | $40.23 | $40.25 | $40.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $205.73 | 5.261% | $216.5535 | $216.55 | $216.55 | $216.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $149.41 | 10.680% | $165.367 | $165.37 | $165.35 | $165.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $31.63 | 10.744% | $35.0283 | $35.03 | $35.05 | $35.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $804.90 | $867.3965 | $867.40 | $867.45 | $867.30 | |