| 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 | $165.53 | 3.450% | $171.2408 | $171.24 | $171.25 | $171.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $7.36 | 10.200% | $8.1107 | $8.11 | $8.10 | $8.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $200.78 | 10.216% | $221.2917 | $221.29 | $221.30 | $221.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $157.72 | 7.180% | $169.0443 | $169.04 | $169.05 | $169.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $93.72 | 4.755% | $98.1764 | $98.18 | $98.20 | $98.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $57.82 | 8.528% | $62.7509 | $62.75 | $62.75 | $62.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $182.92 | 7.314% | $196.2988 | $196.30 | $196.30 | $196.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $865.85 | $926.9136 | $926.91 | $926.95 | $926.90 | |