| 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 | $165.30 | 3.846% | $171.6574 | $171.66 | $171.65 | $171.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $117.91 | 9.300% | $128.8756 | $128.88 | $128.90 | $128.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $167.62 | 8.132% | $181.2509 | $181.25 | $181.25 | $181.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $195.53 | 11.133% | $217.2984 | $217.30 | $217.30 | $217.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $83.84 | 13.800% | $95.4099 | $95.41 | $95.40 | $95.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $224.53 | 8.570% | $243.7722 | $243.77 | $243.75 | $243.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $193.96 | 12.533% | $218.269 | $218.27 | $218.25 | $218.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,148.69 | $1,256.5334 | $1,256.54 | $1,256.50 | $1,256.70 | |