| 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 | $165.48 | 3.618% | $171.4671 | $171.47 | $171.45 | $171.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $13.90 | 7.755% | $14.9779 | $14.98 | $15.00 | $15.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $141.99 | 5.529% | $149.8406 | $149.84 | $149.85 | $149.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $185.93 | 10.474% | $205.4043 | $205.40 | $205.40 | $205.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $217.65 | 13.599% | $247.2482 | $247.25 | $247.25 | $247.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $11.68 | 10.457% | $12.9014 | $12.90 | $12.90 | $12.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $35.71 | 10.450% | $39.4417 | $39.44 | $39.45 | $39.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $772.34 | $841.2812 | $841.28 | $841.30 | $841.20 | |