| 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 | $164.41 | 4.463% | $171.7476 | $171.75 | $171.75 | $171.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $161.60 | 7.286% | $173.3742 | $173.37 | $173.35 | $173.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $208.45 | 13.756% | $237.1244 | $237.12 | $237.10 | $237.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $130.85 | 3.434% | $135.3434 | $135.34 | $135.35 | $135.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $210.62 | 3.482% | $217.9538 | $217.95 | $217.95 | $218.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $163.59 | 13.157% | $185.1135 | $185.11 | $185.10 | $185.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $144.98 | 8.320% | $157.0423 | $157.04 | $157.05 | $157.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,184.50 | $1,277.6992 | $1,277.68 | $1,277.65 | $1,277.60 | |