| 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 | $165.48 | 3.874% | $171.8907 | $171.89 | $171.90 | $171.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $231.80 | 8.604% | $251.7441 | $251.74 | $251.75 | $251.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $198.88 | 8.742% | $216.2661 | $216.27 | $216.25 | $216.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $54.85 | 8.407% | $59.4612 | $59.46 | $59.45 | $59.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $50.26 | 3.156% | $51.8462 | $51.85 | $51.85 | $51.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $190.85 | 12.509% | $214.7234 | $214.72 | $214.70 | $214.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $240.92 | 4.822% | $252.5372 | $252.54 | $252.55 | $252.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,133.04 | $1,218.4689 | $1,218.47 | $1,218.45 | $1,218.40 | |