| 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 | $165.25 | 3.727% | $171.4089 | $171.41 | $171.40 | $171.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $9.71 | 12.214% | $10.896 | $10.90 | $10.90 | $10.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $231.44 | 10.760% | $256.3429 | $256.34 | $256.35 | $256.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $19.48 | 7.231% | $20.8886 | $20.89 | $20.90 | $20.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $9.53 | 4.549% | $9.9635 | $9.96 | $9.95 | $10.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $104.36 | 10.337% | $115.1477 | $115.15 | $115.15 | $115.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $26.27 | 6.341% | $27.9358 | $27.94 | $27.95 | $27.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $566.04 | $612.5834 | $612.59 | $612.60 | $612.50 | |