| 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 | $165.78 | 3.283% | $171.2226 | $171.22 | $171.20 | $171.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $185.79 | 13.279% | $210.4611 | $210.46 | $210.45 | $210.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $232.63 | 9.373% | $254.4344 | $254.43 | $254.45 | $254.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $149.45 | 10.406% | $165.0018 | $165.00 | $165.00 | $165.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $231.34 | 11.737% | $258.4924 | $258.49 | $258.50 | $258.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $11.50 | 12.503% | $12.9378 | $12.94 | $12.95 | $12.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $238.67 | 4.610% | $249.6727 | $249.67 | $249.65 | $249.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,215.16 | $1,322.2228 | $1,322.21 | $1,322.20 | $1,322.20 | |