| 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 | $169.72 | 3.186% | $175.1273 | $175.13 | $175.15 | $175.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $46.65 | 5.266% | $49.1066 | $49.11 | $49.10 | $49.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $138.65 | 12.697% | $156.2544 | $156.25 | $156.25 | $156.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $74.43 | 11.118% | $82.7051 | $82.71 | $82.70 | $82.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $204.74 | 3.513% | $211.9325 | $211.93 | $211.95 | $211.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $136.32 | 12.489% | $153.345 | $153.35 | $153.35 | $153.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $111.88 | 6.577% | $119.2383 | $119.24 | $119.25 | $119.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $882.39 | $947.7092 | $947.72 | $947.75 | $947.60 | |