| 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 | $166.51 | 6.400% | $177.1666 | $177.17 | $177.15 | $177.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $158.43 | 7.223% | $169.8734 | $169.87 | $169.85 | $169.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $83.69 | 5.765% | $88.5147 | $88.51 | $88.50 | $88.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $243.91 | 3.238% | $251.8078 | $251.81 | $251.80 | $251.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $71.62 | 11.177% | $79.625 | $79.63 | $79.65 | $79.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $223.56 | 6.470% | $238.0243 | $238.02 | $238.00 | $238.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $36.98 | 3.729% | $38.359 | $38.36 | $38.35 | $38.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $984.70 | $1,043.3708 | $1,043.37 | $1,043.30 | $1,043.40 | |