| 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 | $165.82 | 3.782% | $172.0913 | $172.09 | $172.10 | $172.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $8.31 | 8.720% | $9.0346 | $9.03 | $9.05 | $9.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $22.26 | 10.337% | $24.561 | $24.56 | $24.55 | $24.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $185.66 | 8.256% | $200.9881 | $200.99 | $201.00 | $201.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $19.82 | 5.702% | $20.9501 | $20.95 | $20.95 | $21.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $37.55 | 11.116% | $41.7241 | $41.72 | $41.70 | $41.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $129.63 | 3.496% | $134.1619 | $134.16 | $134.15 | $134.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $569.05 | $603.5111 | $603.50 | $603.50 | $603.60 | |