| 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 | $166.25 | 3.271% | $171.688 | $171.69 | $171.70 | $171.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $78.35 | 5.373% | $82.5597 | $82.56 | $82.55 | $82.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $219.71 | 13.608% | $249.6081 | $249.61 | $249.60 | $249.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $131.70 | 6.382% | $140.1051 | $140.11 | $140.10 | $140.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $102.53 | 8.200% | $110.9375 | $110.94 | $110.95 | $110.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $47.49 | 3.315% | $49.0643 | $49.06 | $49.05 | $49.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $215.34 | 5.770% | $227.7651 | $227.77 | $227.75 | $227.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $961.37 | $1,031.7278 | $1,031.74 | $1,031.70 | $1,031.80 | |