| 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 | $166.40 | 3.346% | $171.9677 | $171.97 | $171.95 | $172.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $45.72 | 3.147% | $47.1588 | $47.16 | $47.15 | $47.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $96.33 | 11.612% | $107.5158 | $107.52 | $107.50 | $107.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $83.46 | 13.807% | $94.9833 | $94.98 | $95.00 | $95.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $117.94 | 9.515% | $129.162 | $129.16 | $129.15 | $129.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $227.34 | 11.538% | $253.5705 | $253.57 | $253.55 | $253.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $15.39 | 11.140% | $17.1044 | $17.10 | $17.10 | $17.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $752.58 | $821.4625 | $821.46 | $821.40 | $821.60 | |