| 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 | $165.99 | 3.204% | $171.3083 | $171.31 | $171.30 | $171.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $113.75 | 13.655% | $129.2826 | $129.28 | $129.30 | $129.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $213.93 | 3.387% | $221.1758 | $221.18 | $221.20 | $221.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $129.70 | 13.596% | $147.334 | $147.33 | $147.35 | $147.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $178.60 | 11.820% | $199.7105 | $199.71 | $199.70 | $199.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $238.49 | 4.636% | $249.5464 | $249.55 | $249.55 | $249.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $22.39 | 4.663% | $23.434 | $23.43 | $23.45 | $23.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,062.85 | $1,141.7916 | $1,141.79 | $1,141.85 | $1,141.70 | |