| 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 | $166.37 | 4.525% | $173.8982 | $173.90 | $173.90 | $173.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $244.32 | 3.284% | $252.3435 | $252.34 | $252.35 | $252.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $200.33 | 10.789% | $221.9436 | $221.94 | $221.95 | $221.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $13.51 | 8.404% | $14.6454 | $14.65 | $14.65 | $14.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $175.94 | 8.359% | $190.6468 | $190.65 | $190.65 | $190.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $17.76 | 13.834% | $20.2169 | $20.22 | $20.20 | $20.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $228.53 | 6.144% | $242.5709 | $242.57 | $242.55 | $242.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,046.76 | $1,116.2653 | $1,116.27 | $1,116.25 | $1,116.10 | |