| 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 | $166.33 | 3.119% | $171.5178 | $171.52 | $171.50 | $171.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $155.78 | 5.600% | $164.5037 | $164.50 | $164.50 | $164.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $165.34 | 9.407% | $180.8935 | $180.89 | $180.90 | $180.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $178.50 | 9.475% | $195.4129 | $195.41 | $195.40 | $195.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $109.55 | 11.188% | $121.8065 | $121.81 | $121.80 | $121.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $194.70 | 5.391% | $205.1963 | $205.20 | $205.20 | $205.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $39.88 | 10.332% | $44.0004 | $44.00 | $44.00 | $44.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,010.08 | $1,083.3311 | $1,083.33 | $1,083.30 | $1,083.30 | |