| 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 | $166.35 | 3.420% | $172.0392 | $172.04 | $172.05 | $172.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $45.32 | 12.332% | $50.9089 | $50.91 | $50.90 | $50.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $165.46 | 8.365% | $179.3007 | $179.30 | $179.30 | $179.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $232.49 | 5.860% | $246.1139 | $246.11 | $246.10 | $246.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $244.47 | 13.315% | $277.0212 | $277.02 | $277.00 | $277.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $53.41 | 6.597% | $56.9335 | $56.93 | $56.95 | $56.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $52.67 | 5.257% | $55.4389 | $55.44 | $55.45 | $55.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $960.17 | $1,037.7563 | $1,037.75 | $1,037.75 | $1,037.60 | |