| 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 | $165.25 | 3.579% | $171.1643 | $171.16 | $171.15 | $171.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $127.55 | 8.791% | $138.7629 | $138.76 | $138.75 | $138.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $69.66 | 6.620% | $74.2715 | $74.27 | $74.25 | $74.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $141.93 | 13.787% | $161.4979 | $161.50 | $161.50 | $161.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $224.30 | 12.140% | $251.53 | $251.53 | $251.55 | $251.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $191.48 | 3.267% | $197.7357 | $197.74 | $197.75 | $197.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $149.56 | 13.866% | $170.298 | $170.30 | $170.30 | $170.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,069.73 | $1,165.2603 | $1,165.26 | $1,165.25 | $1,165.30 | |