| 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 | $165.46 | 3.440% | $171.1518 | $171.15 | $171.15 | $171.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $249.84 | 6.695% | $266.5668 | $266.57 | $266.55 | $266.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $38.86 | 4.798% | $40.7245 | $40.72 | $40.70 | $40.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $111.82 | 3.849% | $116.124 | $116.12 | $116.10 | $116.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $217.99 | 4.537% | $227.8802 | $227.88 | $227.90 | $227.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $34.44 | 13.536% | $39.1018 | $39.10 | $39.10 | $39.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $185.58 | 4.828% | $194.5398 | $194.54 | $194.55 | $194.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,003.99 | $1,056.0889 | $1,056.08 | $1,056.05 | $1,056.10 | |