| 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 | $165.35 | 3.449% | $171.0529 | $171.05 | $171.05 | $171.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $195.61 | 5.488% | $206.3451 | $206.35 | $206.35 | $206.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $227.72 | 7.272% | $244.2798 | $244.28 | $244.30 | $244.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $113.51 | 11.215% | $126.2401 | $126.24 | $126.25 | $126.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $120.63 | 4.419% | $125.9606 | $125.96 | $125.95 | $126.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $162.96 | 12.632% | $183.5451 | $183.55 | $183.55 | $183.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $145.74 | 3.384% | $150.6718 | $150.67 | $150.65 | $150.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,131.52 | $1,208.0954 | $1,208.10 | $1,208.10 | $1,208.10 | |