| 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 | $165.26 | 3.833% | $171.5944 | $171.59 | $171.60 | $171.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $38.53 | 10.866% | $42.7167 | $42.72 | $42.70 | $42.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $221.95 | 7.478% | $238.5474 | $238.55 | $238.55 | $238.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $21.47 | 10.542% | $23.7334 | $23.73 | $23.75 | $23.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $235.40 | 5.564% | $248.4977 | $248.50 | $248.50 | $248.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $103.81 | 9.779% | $113.9616 | $113.96 | $113.95 | $114.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $6.94 | 8.420% | $7.5243 | $7.52 | $7.50 | $7.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $793.36 | $846.5755 | $846.57 | $846.55 | $846.50 | |