| 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 | $166.32 | 3.511% | $172.1595 | $172.16 | $172.15 | $172.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $131.77 | 7.774% | $142.0138 | $142.01 | $142.00 | $142.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $75.69 | 8.151% | $81.8595 | $81.86 | $81.85 | $81.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $20.52 | 11.866% | $22.9549 | $22.95 | $22.95 | $23.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $43.91 | 4.403% | $45.8434 | $45.84 | $45.85 | $45.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $176.39 | 8.851% | $192.0023 | $192.00 | $192.00 | $192.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $150.45 | 6.517% | $160.2548 | $160.25 | $160.25 | $160.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $765.05 | $817.0882 | $817.07 | $817.05 | $817.20 | |