| 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 | $165.70 | 3.759% | $171.9287 | $171.93 | $171.95 | $171.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $102.28 | 11.669% | $114.2151 | $114.22 | $114.20 | $114.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $17.28 | 8.773% | $18.796 | $18.80 | $18.80 | $18.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $47.94 | 11.623% | $53.5121 | $53.51 | $53.50 | $53.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $210.86 | 13.237% | $238.7715 | $238.77 | $238.75 | $238.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $150.40 | 8.142% | $162.6456 | $162.65 | $162.65 | $162.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $52.89 | 8.487% | $57.3788 | $57.38 | $57.40 | $57.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $747.35 | $817.2478 | $817.26 | $817.25 | $817.20 | |