| 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 | $165.65 | 3.461% | $171.3831 | $171.38 | $171.40 | $171.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $62.47 | 10.709% | $69.1599 | $69.16 | $69.15 | $69.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $221.38 | 8.663% | $240.5581 | $240.56 | $240.55 | $240.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $145.67 | 4.153% | $151.7197 | $151.72 | $151.70 | $151.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $59.43 | 12.400% | $66.7993 | $66.80 | $66.80 | $66.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $138.81 | 5.419% | $146.3321 | $146.33 | $146.35 | $146.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $182.64 | 3.609% | $189.2315 | $189.23 | $189.25 | $189.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $976.05 | $1,035.1837 | $1,035.18 | $1,035.20 | $1,035.20 | |