| 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 | $165.68 | 4.515% | $173.1605 | $173.16 | $173.15 | $173.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $129.61 | 3.770% | $134.4963 | $134.50 | $134.50 | $134.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $103.31 | 11.327% | $115.0119 | $115.01 | $115.00 | $115.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $140.96 | 8.297% | $152.6555 | $152.66 | $152.65 | $152.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $104.80 | 6.476% | $111.5868 | $111.59 | $111.60 | $111.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $192.26 | 7.486% | $206.6526 | $206.65 | $206.65 | $206.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $178.55 | 13.766% | $203.1292 | $203.13 | $203.15 | $203.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,015.17 | $1,096.6928 | $1,096.70 | $1,096.70 | $1,096.80 | |