| 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 | $165.32 | 3.434% | $170.9971 | $171.00 | $171.00 | $171.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $71.80 | 8.798% | $78.117 | $78.12 | $78.10 | $78.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $229.34 | 6.398% | $244.0132 | $244.01 | $244.00 | $244.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $185.47 | 9.655% | $203.3771 | $203.38 | $203.40 | $203.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $144.92 | 11.154% | $161.0844 | $161.08 | $161.10 | $161.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $236.70 | 13.364% | $268.3326 | $268.33 | $268.35 | $268.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $27.70 | 12.105% | $31.0531 | $31.05 | $31.05 | $31.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,061.25 | $1,156.9745 | $1,156.97 | $1,157.00 | $1,157.00 | |