| 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 | $164.60 | 4.137% | $171.4095 | $171.41 | $171.40 | $171.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $9.43 | 3.417% | $9.7522 | $9.75 | $9.75 | $9.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $21.53 | 10.850% | $23.866 | $23.87 | $23.85 | $23.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $138.65 | 11.654% | $154.8083 | $154.81 | $154.80 | $154.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $18.34 | 6.818% | $19.5904 | $19.59 | $19.60 | $19.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $250.41 | 8.319% | $271.2416 | $271.24 | $271.25 | $271.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $149.63 | 13.619% | $170.0081 | $170.01 | $170.00 | $170.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $752.59 | $820.6761 | $820.68 | $820.65 | $820.70 | |