| 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 | $165.35 | 3.754% | $171.5572 | $171.56 | $171.55 | $171.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $239.70 | 5.424% | $252.7013 | $252.70 | $252.70 | $252.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $139.93 | 7.237% | $150.0567 | $150.06 | $150.05 | $150.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $164.36 | 4.117% | $171.1267 | $171.13 | $171.15 | $171.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $195.66 | 5.622% | $206.66 | $206.66 | $206.65 | $206.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $228.69 | 13.774% | $260.1898 | $260.19 | $260.20 | $260.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $14.81 | 8.698% | $16.0982 | $16.10 | $16.10 | $16.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,148.50 | $1,228.3899 | $1,228.40 | $1,228.40 | $1,228.50 | |