| 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 | $165.28 | 3.725% | $171.4367 | $171.44 | $171.45 | $171.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $120.69 | 9.299% | $131.913 | $131.91 | $131.90 | $131.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $87.65 | 3.352% | $90.588 | $90.59 | $90.60 | $90.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $24.81 | 8.679% | $26.9633 | $26.96 | $26.95 | $27.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $120.64 | 4.449% | $126.0073 | $126.01 | $126.00 | $126.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $43.50 | 10.632% | $48.1249 | $48.12 | $48.10 | $48.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $214.87 | 4.681% | $224.9281 | $224.93 | $224.95 | $224.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $777.44 | $819.9613 | $819.96 | $819.95 | $819.90 | |