| 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 | $169.34 | 3.598% | $175.4329 | $175.43 | $175.45 | $175.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $208.30 | 12.574% | $234.4916 | $234.49 | $234.50 | $234.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $208.86 | 3.439% | $216.0427 | $216.04 | $216.05 | $216.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $38.60 | 8.796% | $41.9953 | $42.00 | $42.00 | $42.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $149.80 | 11.103% | $166.4323 | $166.43 | $166.45 | $166.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $216.80 | 10.629% | $239.8437 | $239.84 | $239.85 | $239.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $14.93 | 11.528% | $16.6511 | $16.65 | $16.65 | $16.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,006.63 | $1,090.8896 | $1,090.88 | $1,090.95 | $1,090.80 | |