| 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 | $165.31 | 3.358% | $170.8611 | $170.86 | $170.85 | $170.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $229.97 | 9.838% | $252.5944 | $252.59 | $252.60 | $252.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $24.83 | 9.480% | $27.1839 | $27.18 | $27.20 | $27.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $28.30 | 13.222% | $32.0418 | $32.04 | $32.05 | $32.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $30.59 | 3.761% | $31.7405 | $31.74 | $31.75 | $31.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $127.41 | 3.379% | $131.7152 | $131.72 | $131.70 | $131.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $210.44 | 7.226% | $225.6464 | $225.65 | $225.65 | $225.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $816.85 | $871.7833 | $871.78 | $871.80 | $871.70 | |