| 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 | $166.65 | 3.606% | $172.6594 | $172.66 | $172.65 | $172.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $100.94 | 6.472% | $107.4728 | $107.47 | $107.45 | $107.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $218.33 | 5.846% | $231.0936 | $231.09 | $231.10 | $231.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $250.37 | 10.303% | $276.1656 | $276.17 | $276.15 | $276.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $90.45 | 8.534% | $98.169 | $98.17 | $98.15 | $98.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $166.85 | 13.799% | $189.8736 | $189.87 | $189.85 | $189.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $55.49 | 3.801% | $57.5992 | $57.60 | $57.60 | $57.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,049.08 | $1,133.0332 | $1,133.03 | $1,132.95 | $1,133.20 | |