| 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 | $165.75 | 3.552% | $171.6374 | $171.64 | $171.65 | $171.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $54.93 | 4.230% | $57.2535 | $57.25 | $57.25 | $57.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $121.95 | 4.364% | $127.2719 | $127.27 | $127.25 | $127.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $73.58 | 12.855% | $83.0387 | $83.04 | $83.05 | $83.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $243.73 | 5.659% | $257.5227 | $257.52 | $257.50 | $257.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $87.53 | 6.234% | $92.9866 | $92.99 | $93.00 | $93.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $200.50 | 4.108% | $208.7365 | $208.74 | $208.75 | $208.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $947.97 | $998.4473 | $998.45 | $998.45 | $998.40 | |