| 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 | $165.55 | 3.400% | $171.1787 | $171.18 | $171.20 | $171.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $94.31 | 5.468% | $99.4669 | $99.47 | $99.45 | $99.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $149.84 | 12.124% | $168.0066 | $168.01 | $168.00 | $168.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $202.97 | 11.125% | $225.5504 | $225.55 | $225.55 | $225.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $211.37 | 6.675% | $225.4789 | $225.48 | $225.50 | $225.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $72.45 | 6.239% | $76.9702 | $76.97 | $76.95 | $77.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $156.99 | 3.754% | $162.8834 | $162.88 | $162.90 | $162.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,053.48 | $1,129.5351 | $1,129.54 | $1,129.55 | $1,129.70 | |