| 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 | $165.36 | 3.566% | $171.2567 | $171.26 | $171.25 | $171.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $143.95 | 3.189% | $148.5406 | $148.54 | $148.55 | $148.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $18.53 | 5.642% | $19.5755 | $19.58 | $19.60 | $19.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $239.39 | 3.359% | $247.4311 | $247.43 | $247.45 | $247.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $66.70 | 10.683% | $73.8256 | $73.83 | $73.85 | $73.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $138.35 | 10.368% | $152.6941 | $152.69 | $152.70 | $152.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $39.43 | 10.355% | $43.513 | $43.51 | $43.50 | $43.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $811.71 | $856.8366 | $856.84 | $856.90 | $856.80 | |