| 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 | $165.94 | 3.317% | $171.4442 | $171.44 | $171.45 | $171.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $163.53 | 7.422% | $175.6672 | $175.67 | $175.65 | $175.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $165.75 | 10.581% | $183.288 | $183.29 | $183.30 | $183.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $221.90 | 3.667% | $230.0371 | $230.04 | $230.05 | $230.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $62.69 | 5.874% | $66.3724 | $66.37 | $66.35 | $66.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $37.26 | 8.556% | $40.448 | $40.45 | $40.45 | $40.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $13.72 | 3.338% | $14.178 | $14.18 | $14.20 | $14.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $830.79 | $881.4349 | $881.44 | $881.45 | $881.40 | |