| 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 | $151.88 | 12.563% | $170.9607 | $170.96 | $170.95 | $171.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $164.90 | 3.567% | $170.782 | $170.78 | $170.80 | $170.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $33.54 | 10.647% | $37.111 | $37.11 | $37.10 | $37.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $124.64 | 8.836% | $135.6532 | $135.65 | $135.65 | $135.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $150.79 | 6.592% | $160.7301 | $160.73 | $160.75 | $160.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $156.32 | 6.542% | $166.5465 | $166.55 | $166.55 | $166.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $225.90 | 13.443% | $256.2677 | $256.27 | $256.25 | $256.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,007.97 | $1,098.0512 | $1,098.05 | $1,098.05 | $1,098.10 | |