| 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 | $166.27 | 3.172% | $171.5441 | $171.54 | $171.55 | $171.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $159.81 | 3.292% | $165.0709 | $165.07 | $165.05 | $165.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $48.77 | 8.519% | $52.9247 | $52.92 | $52.90 | $52.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $153.27 | 11.557% | $170.9834 | $170.98 | $171.00 | $171.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $222.92 | 3.447% | $230.6041 | $230.60 | $230.60 | $230.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $66.97 | 8.500% | $72.6625 | $72.66 | $72.65 | $72.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $116.49 | 8.227% | $126.0736 | $126.07 | $126.05 | $126.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $934.50 | $989.8633 | $989.84 | $989.80 | $989.90 | |