| 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 | $166.26 | 3.371% | $171.8646 | $171.86 | $171.85 | $171.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $141.55 | 12.729% | $159.5679 | $159.57 | $159.55 | $159.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $236.42 | 5.626% | $249.721 | $249.72 | $249.70 | $249.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $51.36 | 5.439% | $54.1535 | $54.15 | $54.15 | $54.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $179.64 | 9.355% | $196.4453 | $196.45 | $196.45 | $196.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $144.97 | 6.713% | $154.7018 | $154.70 | $154.70 | $154.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $63.37 | 8.351% | $68.662 | $68.66 | $68.65 | $68.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $983.57 | $1,055.1161 | $1,055.11 | $1,055.05 | $1,055.20 | |