| 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 | $159.82 | 3.827% | $165.9363 | $165.94 | $165.95 | $165.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $212.60 | 9.800% | $233.4348 | $233.43 | $233.45 | $233.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $221.40 | 5.389% | $233.3312 | $233.33 | $233.35 | $233.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $70.77 | 3.169% | $73.0127 | $73.01 | $73.00 | $73.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $99.46 | 4.667% | $104.1018 | $104.10 | $104.10 | $104.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $199.78 | 9.253% | $218.2656 | $218.27 | $218.25 | $218.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $203.35 | 9.687% | $223.0485 | $223.05 | $223.05 | $223.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,167.18 | $1,251.1309 | $1,251.13 | $1,251.15 | $1,251.00 | |