| 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 | $163.68 | 4.623% | $171.2469 | $171.25 | $171.25 | $171.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $16.42 | 3.491% | $16.9932 | $16.99 | $17.00 | $17.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $117.95 | 4.253% | $122.9664 | $122.97 | $122.95 | $123.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $220.91 | 3.283% | $228.1625 | $228.16 | $228.15 | $228.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $212.37 | 11.571% | $236.9433 | $236.94 | $236.95 | $236.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $91.32 | 9.637% | $100.1205 | $100.12 | $100.10 | $100.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $36.64 | 13.846% | $41.7132 | $41.71 | $41.70 | $41.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $859.29 | $918.1460 | $918.14 | $918.10 | $918.10 | |