| 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 | $165.61 | 3.539% | $171.4709 | $171.47 | $171.45 | $171.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $160.34 | 10.617% | $177.3633 | $177.36 | $177.35 | $177.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $183.49 | 8.408% | $198.9178 | $198.92 | $198.90 | $198.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $95.30 | 12.538% | $107.2487 | $107.25 | $107.25 | $107.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $246.45 | 6.177% | $261.6732 | $261.67 | $261.65 | $261.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $144.48 | 11.203% | $160.6661 | $160.67 | $160.65 | $160.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $163.48 | 12.727% | $184.2861 | $184.29 | $184.30 | $184.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,159.15 | $1,261.6261 | $1,261.63 | $1,261.55 | $1,261.70 | |