| 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 | $166.83 | 3.398% | $172.4989 | $172.50 | $172.50 | $172.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $133.84 | 6.174% | $142.1033 | $142.10 | $142.10 | $142.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $124.77 | 9.742% | $136.9251 | $136.93 | $136.95 | $136.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $147.55 | 10.480% | $163.0132 | $163.01 | $163.00 | $163.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $140.36 | 12.469% | $157.8615 | $157.86 | $157.85 | $157.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $169.57 | 3.186% | $174.9725 | $174.97 | $174.95 | $175.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $202.57 | 4.421% | $211.5256 | $211.53 | $211.55 | $211.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,085.49 | $1,158.9001 | $1,158.90 | $1,158.90 | $1,158.90 | |