| 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 | $165.52 | 3.587% | $171.4572 | $171.46 | $171.45 | $171.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $27.74 | 9.548% | $30.3886 | $30.39 | $30.40 | $30.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $47.96 | 9.421% | $52.4783 | $52.48 | $52.50 | $52.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $246.92 | 8.472% | $267.8391 | $267.84 | $267.85 | $267.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $246.72 | 6.191% | $261.9944 | $261.99 | $262.00 | $262.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $141.86 | 9.335% | $155.1026 | $155.10 | $155.10 | $155.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $83.26 | 7.271% | $89.3138 | $89.31 | $89.30 | $89.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $959.98 | $1,028.5740 | $1,028.57 | $1,028.60 | $1,028.60 | |