| 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 | $165.64 | 3.521% | $171.4722 | $171.47 | $171.45 | $171.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $107.57 | 9.225% | $117.4933 | $117.49 | $117.50 | $117.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $84.29 | 12.780% | $95.0623 | $95.06 | $95.05 | $95.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $34.76 | 3.566% | $35.9995 | $36.00 | $36.00 | $36.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $71.26 | 3.815% | $73.9786 | $73.98 | $74.00 | $74.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $28.58 | 4.483% | $29.8612 | $29.86 | $29.85 | $29.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $141.63 | 12.218% | $158.9344 | $158.93 | $158.95 | $158.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $633.73 | $682.8015 | $682.79 | $682.80 | $682.90 | |