| 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 | $165.32 | 3.539% | $171.1707 | $171.17 | $171.15 | $171.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $41.26 | 4.494% | $43.1142 | $43.11 | $43.10 | $43.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $8.72 | 13.141% | $9.8659 | $9.87 | $9.85 | $9.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $174.43 | 12.482% | $196.2024 | $196.20 | $196.20 | $196.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $7.74 | 13.743% | $8.8037 | $8.80 | $8.80 | $8.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $242.34 | 8.777% | $263.6102 | $263.61 | $263.60 | $263.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $113.58 | 11.653% | $126.8155 | $126.82 | $126.80 | $126.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $753.39 | $819.5826 | $819.58 | $819.50 | $819.60 | |