| 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 | $165.91 | 3.175% | $171.1776 | $171.18 | $171.20 | $171.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $79.70 | 8.272% | $86.2928 | $86.29 | $86.30 | $86.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $23.94 | 10.462% | $26.4446 | $26.44 | $26.45 | $26.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $135.94 | 5.321% | $143.1734 | $143.17 | $143.15 | $143.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $69.72 | 13.516% | $79.1434 | $79.14 | $79.15 | $79.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $233.89 | 11.743% | $261.3557 | $261.36 | $261.35 | $261.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $75.47 | 9.745% | $82.8246 | $82.82 | $82.80 | $82.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $784.57 | $850.4121 | $850.40 | $850.40 | $850.40 | |