| 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 | $165.88 | 3.559% | $171.7837 | $171.78 | $171.80 | $171.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $48.54 | 4.448% | $50.6991 | $50.70 | $50.70 | $50.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $88.77 | 5.702% | $93.8317 | $93.83 | $93.85 | $93.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $73.31 | 6.150% | $77.8186 | $77.82 | $77.80 | $77.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $233.63 | 6.145% | $247.9866 | $247.99 | $248.00 | $248.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $203.95 | 12.758% | $229.9699 | $229.97 | $229.95 | $230.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $90.60 | 11.692% | $101.193 | $101.19 | $101.20 | $101.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $904.68 | $973.2826 | $973.28 | $973.30 | $973.30 | |