| 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 | $165.62 | 3.668% | $171.6949 | $171.69 | $171.70 | $171.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $34.61 | 13.336% | $39.2256 | $39.23 | $39.25 | $39.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $154.31 | 5.729% | $163.1504 | $163.15 | $163.15 | $163.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $249.66 | 11.733% | $278.9526 | $278.95 | $278.95 | $279.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $163.56 | 11.373% | $182.1617 | $182.16 | $182.15 | $182.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $81.87 | 13.662% | $93.0551 | $93.06 | $93.05 | $93.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $53.72 | 9.424% | $58.7826 | $58.78 | $58.80 | $58.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $903.35 | $987.0229 | $987.02 | $987.05 | $987.20 | |