| 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 | $166.52 | 3.376% | $172.1417 | $172.14 | $172.15 | $172.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $48.39 | 5.627% | $51.1129 | $51.11 | $51.10 | $51.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $37.73 | 4.344% | $39.369 | $39.37 | $39.35 | $39.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $161.31 | 6.706% | $172.1274 | $172.13 | $172.15 | $172.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $233.60 | 6.269% | $248.2444 | $248.24 | $248.25 | $248.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $103.58 | 5.348% | $109.1195 | $109.12 | $109.10 | $109.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $188.49 | 9.429% | $206.2627 | $206.26 | $206.25 | $206.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $939.62 | $998.3776 | $998.37 | $998.35 | $998.30 | |