| 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 | $155.52 | 10.358% | $171.6288 | $171.63 | $171.65 | $171.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $121.52 | 3.110% | $125.2993 | $125.30 | $125.30 | $125.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $45.43 | 10.552% | $50.2238 | $50.22 | $50.20 | $50.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $27.73 | 12.359% | $31.1572 | $31.16 | $31.15 | $31.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $29.86 | 5.136% | $31.3936 | $31.39 | $31.40 | $31.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $159.34 | 4.399% | $166.3494 | $166.35 | $166.35 | $166.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $115.65 | 7.616% | $124.4579 | $124.46 | $124.45 | $124.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $655.05 | $700.5100 | $700.51 | $700.50 | $700.50 | |