| 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 | $165.83 | 3.207% | $171.1482 | $171.15 | $171.15 | $171.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $61.92 | 4.112% | $64.4662 | $64.47 | $64.45 | $64.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $99.59 | 7.720% | $107.2783 | $107.28 | $107.30 | $107.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $152.67 | 9.154% | $166.6454 | $166.65 | $166.65 | $166.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $225.81 | 6.368% | $240.1896 | $240.19 | $240.20 | $240.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $164.59 | 4.804% | $172.4969 | $172.50 | $172.50 | $172.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $188.84 | 3.344% | $195.1548 | $195.15 | $195.15 | $195.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,059.25 | $1,117.3794 | $1,117.39 | $1,117.40 | $1,117.40 | |