| 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 | $164.61 | 4.444% | $171.9253 | $171.93 | $171.95 | $171.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $94.59 | 3.108% | $97.5299 | $97.53 | $97.55 | $97.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $37.34 | 11.647% | $41.689 | $41.69 | $41.70 | $41.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $168.75 | 8.475% | $183.0516 | $183.05 | $183.05 | $183.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $154.30 | 7.290% | $165.5485 | $165.55 | $165.55 | $165.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $225.90 | 9.459% | $247.2679 | $247.27 | $247.25 | $247.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $170.57 | 9.819% | $187.3183 | $187.32 | $187.30 | $187.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,016.06 | $1,094.3305 | $1,094.34 | $1,094.35 | $1,094.30 | |