| 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 | $165.90 | 3.397% | $171.5356 | $171.54 | $171.55 | $171.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $175.66 | 5.529% | $185.3722 | $185.37 | $185.35 | $185.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $224.74 | 11.634% | $250.8863 | $250.89 | $250.90 | $250.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $37.82 | 10.652% | $41.8486 | $41.85 | $41.85 | $41.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $80.51 | 8.483% | $87.3397 | $87.34 | $87.35 | $87.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $200.47 | 6.264% | $213.0274 | $213.03 | $213.05 | $213.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $75.88 | 11.667% | $84.7329 | $84.73 | $84.75 | $84.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $960.98 | $1,034.7427 | $1,034.75 | $1,034.80 | $1,034.60 | |