| 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 | $167.72 | 3.286% | $173.2313 | $173.23 | $173.25 | $173.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $67.38 | 3.441% | $69.6985 | $69.70 | $69.70 | $69.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $235.47 | 10.575% | $260.371 | $260.37 | $260.35 | $260.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $5.46 | 13.725% | $6.2094 | $6.21 | $6.20 | $6.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $100.41 | 13.394% | $113.8589 | $113.86 | $113.85 | $113.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $82.44 | 3.298% | $85.1589 | $85.16 | $85.15 | $85.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $192.57 | 7.680% | $207.3594 | $207.36 | $207.35 | $207.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $851.45 | $915.8874 | $915.89 | $915.85 | $916.00 | |