| 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 | $166.53 | 3.722% | $172.7282 | $172.73 | $172.75 | $172.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $35.63 | 11.551% | $39.7456 | $39.75 | $39.75 | $39.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $142.34 | 4.561% | $148.8321 | $148.83 | $148.85 | $148.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $144.34 | 9.457% | $157.9902 | $157.99 | $158.00 | $158.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $54.94 | 12.673% | $61.9025 | $61.90 | $61.90 | $61.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $93.99 | 3.103% | $96.9065 | $96.91 | $96.90 | $96.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $249.94 | 12.164% | $280.3427 | $280.34 | $280.35 | $280.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $887.71 | $958.4478 | $958.45 | $958.50 | $958.30 | |