| 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 | $165.86 | 3.259% | $171.2654 | $171.27 | $171.25 | $171.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $119.26 | 4.843% | $125.0358 | $125.04 | $125.05 | $125.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $197.71 | 8.481% | $214.4778 | $214.48 | $214.50 | $214.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $242.91 | 11.636% | $271.175 | $271.18 | $271.20 | $271.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $121.47 | 11.651% | $135.6225 | $135.62 | $135.60 | $135.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $92.66 | 6.327% | $98.5226 | $98.52 | $98.50 | $98.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $103.62 | 10.744% | $114.7529 | $114.75 | $114.75 | $114.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,043.49 | $1,130.8520 | $1,130.86 | $1,130.85 | $1,130.90 | |