| 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 | $165.86 | 3.681% | $171.9653 | $171.97 | $171.95 | $172.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $183.96 | 4.253% | $191.7838 | $191.78 | $191.80 | $191.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $16.48 | 3.757% | $17.0992 | $17.10 | $17.10 | $17.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $111.45 | 13.682% | $126.6986 | $126.70 | $126.70 | $126.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $221.65 | 8.640% | $240.8006 | $240.80 | $240.80 | $240.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $98.30 | 12.486% | $110.5737 | $110.57 | $110.55 | $110.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $44.76 | 13.368% | $50.7435 | $50.74 | $50.75 | $50.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $842.46 | $909.6647 | $909.66 | $909.65 | $909.70 | |