| 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 | $167.68 | 3.450% | $173.465 | $173.47 | $173.45 | $173.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $224.98 | 9.404% | $246.1371 | $246.14 | $246.15 | $246.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $116.88 | 10.669% | $129.3499 | $129.35 | $129.35 | $129.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $167.34 | 10.575% | $185.0362 | $185.04 | $185.05 | $185.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $5.83 | 6.248% | $6.1943 | $6.19 | $6.20 | $6.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $88.33 | 8.428% | $95.7745 | $95.77 | $95.75 | $95.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $23.37 | 5.637% | $24.6874 | $24.69 | $24.70 | $24.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $794.41 | $860.6444 | $860.65 | $860.65 | $860.60 | |