| 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 | $164.37 | 4.176% | $171.2341 | $171.23 | $171.25 | $171.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $114.93 | 6.847% | $122.7993 | $122.80 | $122.80 | $122.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $28.95 | 10.200% | $31.9029 | $31.90 | $31.90 | $31.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $137.39 | 8.472% | $149.0297 | $149.03 | $149.05 | $149.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $38.27 | 13.726% | $43.5229 | $43.52 | $43.50 | $43.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $161.75 | 3.445% | $167.3223 | $167.32 | $167.30 | $167.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $177.57 | 10.376% | $195.9947 | $195.99 | $196.00 | $196.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $823.23 | $881.8059 | $881.79 | $881.80 | $881.70 | |