| 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 | $165.96 | 3.125% | $171.1463 | $171.15 | $171.15 | $171.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $202.27 | 7.441% | $217.3209 | $217.32 | $217.30 | $217.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $94.83 | 6.796% | $101.2746 | $101.27 | $101.25 | $101.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $230.99 | 7.283% | $247.813 | $247.81 | $247.80 | $247.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $46.64 | 3.212% | $48.1381 | $48.14 | $48.15 | $48.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $71.61 | 4.591% | $74.8976 | $74.90 | $74.90 | $74.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $183.91 | 10.210% | $202.6872 | $202.69 | $202.70 | $202.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $996.21 | $1,063.2777 | $1,063.28 | $1,063.25 | $1,063.20 | |