| 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 | $166.30 | 3.544% | $172.1937 | $172.19 | $172.20 | $172.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $207.31 | 5.246% | $218.1855 | $218.19 | $218.20 | $218.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $110.94 | 8.605% | $120.4864 | $120.49 | $120.50 | $120.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $46.35 | 12.133% | $51.9736 | $51.97 | $51.95 | $52.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $18.37 | 3.434% | $19.0008 | $19.00 | $19.00 | $19.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $89.98 | 3.706% | $93.3147 | $93.31 | $93.30 | $93.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $181.35 | 8.331% | $196.4583 | $196.46 | $196.45 | $196.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $820.60 | $871.6130 | $871.61 | $871.60 | $871.70 | |