| 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 | $239.65 | 13.204% | $271.2934 | $271.29 | $271.30 | $271.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $173.35 | 5.648% | $183.1408 | $183.14 | $183.15 | $183.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $166.65 | 4.329% | $173.8643 | $173.86 | $173.85 | $173.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $151.86 | 8.344% | $164.5312 | $164.53 | $164.55 | $164.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $83.50 | 4.164% | $86.9769 | $86.98 | $87.00 | $87.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $65.47 | 6.178% | $69.5147 | $69.51 | $69.50 | $69.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $161.44 | 3.599% | $167.2502 | $167.25 | $167.25 | $167.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,041.92 | $1,116.5715 | $1,116.56 | $1,116.60 | $1,116.60 | |