| 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 | $166.70 | 3.497% | $172.5295 | $172.53 | $172.55 | $172.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $150.57 | 9.765% | $165.2732 | $165.27 | $165.25 | $165.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $233.81 | 8.402% | $253.4547 | $253.45 | $253.45 | $253.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $132.56 | 12.266% | $148.8198 | $148.82 | $148.80 | $148.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $27.58 | 8.144% | $29.8261 | $29.83 | $29.85 | $29.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $248.64 | 3.844% | $258.1977 | $258.20 | $258.20 | $258.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $5.79 | 5.788% | $6.1251 | $6.13 | $6.15 | $6.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $965.65 | $1,034.2261 | $1,034.23 | $1,034.25 | $1,034.20 | |