| 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 | $165.69 | 3.231% | $171.0434 | $171.04 | $171.05 | $171.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $146.81 | 5.553% | $154.9624 | $154.96 | $154.95 | $155.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $25.84 | 11.569% | $28.8294 | $28.83 | $28.85 | $28.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $88.82 | 3.315% | $91.7644 | $91.76 | $91.75 | $91.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $14.81 | 13.253% | $16.7728 | $16.77 | $16.75 | $16.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $50.54 | 13.530% | $57.3781 | $57.38 | $57.40 | $57.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $179.94 | 13.557% | $204.3345 | $204.33 | $204.35 | $204.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $672.45 | $725.0850 | $725.07 | $725.10 | $725.10 | |