| 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 | $210.41 | 3.300% | $217.3535 | $217.35 | $217.35 | $217.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $158.60 | 5.816% | $167.8242 | $167.82 | $167.80 | $167.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $166.34 | 5.564% | $175.5952 | $175.60 | $175.60 | $175.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $151.45 | 6.640% | $161.5063 | $161.51 | $161.50 | $161.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $29.36 | 5.801% | $31.0632 | $31.06 | $31.05 | $31.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $175.88 | 7.844% | $189.676 | $189.68 | $189.70 | $189.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $159.45 | 4.778% | $167.0685 | $167.07 | $167.05 | $167.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,051.49 | $1,110.0869 | $1,110.09 | $1,110.05 | $1,110.20 | |