| 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 | $167.26 | 3.272% | $172.7327 | $172.73 | $172.75 | $172.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $150.25 | 7.528% | $161.5608 | $161.56 | $161.55 | $161.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $94.82 | 9.862% | $104.1711 | $104.17 | $104.15 | $104.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $147.78 | 5.709% | $156.2168 | $156.22 | $156.20 | $156.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $249.42 | 13.317% | $282.6353 | $282.64 | $282.65 | $282.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $61.37 | 12.866% | $69.2659 | $69.27 | $69.25 | $69.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $58.78 | 10.118% | $64.7274 | $64.73 | $64.75 | $64.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $929.68 | $1,011.3100 | $1,011.32 | $1,011.30 | $1,011.30 | |