| 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 | $170.34 | 3.130% | $175.6716 | $175.67 | $175.65 | $175.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $81.82 | 4.516% | $85.515 | $85.52 | $85.50 | $85.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $194.71 | 8.813% | $211.8698 | $211.87 | $211.85 | $211.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $250.92 | 4.119% | $261.2554 | $261.26 | $261.25 | $261.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $205.64 | 6.232% | $218.4555 | $218.46 | $218.45 | $218.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $15.44 | 5.871% | $16.3465 | $16.35 | $16.35 | $16.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $239.61 | 11.790% | $267.86 | $267.86 | $267.85 | $267.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,158.48 | $1,236.9738 | $1,236.99 | $1,236.90 | $1,237.10 | |