| 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 | $165.96 | 3.870% | $172.3827 | $172.38 | $172.40 | $172.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $236.84 | 11.332% | $263.6787 | $263.68 | $263.70 | $263.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $18.48 | 6.727% | $19.7231 | $19.72 | $19.70 | $19.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $125.34 | 12.473% | $140.9737 | $140.97 | $140.95 | $141.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $151.26 | 3.558% | $156.6418 | $156.64 | $156.65 | $156.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $32.48 | 9.500% | $35.5656 | $35.57 | $35.55 | $35.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $28.28 | 13.678% | $32.1481 | $32.15 | $32.15 | $32.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $758.64 | $821.1137 | $821.11 | $821.10 | $821.10 | |