| 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 | $165.82 | 3.210% | $171.1428 | $171.14 | $171.15 | $171.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $161.92 | 9.492% | $177.2894 | $177.29 | $177.30 | $177.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $190.54 | 5.470% | $200.9625 | $200.96 | $200.95 | $201.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $191.89 | 7.725% | $206.7135 | $206.71 | $206.70 | $206.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $194.45 | 4.655% | $203.5016 | $203.50 | $203.50 | $203.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $96.40 | 7.426% | $103.5587 | $103.56 | $103.55 | $103.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $175.51 | 12.271% | $197.0468 | $197.05 | $197.05 | $197.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,176.53 | $1,260.2153 | $1,260.21 | $1,260.20 | $1,260.20 | |