| 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 | $164.96 | 3.862% | $171.3308 | $171.33 | $171.35 | $171.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $138.47 | 11.843% | $154.869 | $154.87 | $154.85 | $154.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $137.57 | 11.855% | $153.8789 | $153.88 | $153.90 | $153.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $46.39 | 10.267% | $51.1529 | $51.15 | $51.15 | $51.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $95.87 | 6.619% | $102.2156 | $102.22 | $102.20 | $102.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $184.98 | 5.392% | $194.9541 | $194.95 | $194.95 | $195.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $7.54 | 5.495% | $7.9543 | $7.95 | $7.95 | $8.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $775.78 | $836.3556 | $836.35 | $836.35 | $836.50 | |