| 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 | $165.28 | 7.280% | $177.3124 | $177.31 | $177.30 | $177.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $146.31 | 13.635% | $166.2594 | $166.26 | $166.25 | $166.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $106.86 | 6.126% | $113.4062 | $113.41 | $113.40 | $113.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $58.89 | 7.173% | $63.1142 | $63.11 | $63.10 | $63.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $136.86 | 3.228% | $141.2778 | $141.28 | $141.30 | $141.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $31.55 | 12.127% | $35.3761 | $35.38 | $35.40 | $35.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $153.94 | 3.825% | $159.8282 | $159.83 | $159.85 | $159.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $799.69 | $856.5743 | $856.58 | $856.60 | $856.60 | |