| 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 | $165.59 | 3.437% | $171.2813 | $171.28 | $171.30 | $171.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $169.33 | 5.170% | $178.0844 | $178.08 | $178.10 | $178.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $24.99 | 4.139% | $26.0243 | $26.02 | $26.00 | $26.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $157.78 | 6.762% | $168.4491 | $168.45 | $168.45 | $168.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $34.97 | 6.180% | $37.1311 | $37.13 | $37.15 | $37.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $86.49 | 7.290% | $92.7951 | $92.80 | $92.80 | $92.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $17.31 | 10.599% | $19.1447 | $19.14 | $19.15 | $19.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $656.46 | $692.9100 | $692.90 | $692.95 | $692.80 | |