| 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 | $165.30 | 3.852% | $171.6674 | $171.67 | $171.65 | $171.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $173.68 | 12.624% | $195.6054 | $195.61 | $195.60 | $195.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $249.54 | 6.400% | $265.5106 | $265.51 | $265.50 | $265.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $197.60 | 9.342% | $216.0598 | $216.06 | $216.05 | $216.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $131.61 | 5.364% | $138.6696 | $138.67 | $138.65 | $138.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $29.40 | 10.648% | $32.5305 | $32.53 | $32.55 | $32.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $117.41 | 7.692% | $126.4412 | $126.44 | $126.45 | $126.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,064.54 | $1,146.4845 | $1,146.49 | $1,146.45 | $1,146.50 | |