| 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 | $165.63 | 3.225% | $170.9716 | $170.97 | $170.95 | $171.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $23.99 | 12.787% | $27.0576 | $27.06 | $27.05 | $27.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $39.97 | 8.792% | $43.4842 | $43.48 | $43.50 | $43.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $116.63 | 4.656% | $122.0603 | $122.06 | $122.05 | $122.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $240.72 | 7.557% | $258.9112 | $258.91 | $258.90 | $258.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $247.36 | 3.559% | $256.1635 | $256.16 | $256.15 | $256.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $31.74 | 13.445% | $36.0074 | $36.01 | $36.00 | $36.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $866.04 | $914.6558 | $914.65 | $914.60 | $914.80 | |