| 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 | $168.27 | 3.150% | $173.5705 | $173.57 | $173.55 | $173.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $48.68 | 7.770% | $52.4624 | $52.46 | $52.45 | $52.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $149.41 | 9.845% | $164.1194 | $164.12 | $164.10 | $164.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $181.48 | 13.595% | $206.1522 | $206.15 | $206.15 | $206.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $203.82 | 5.580% | $215.1932 | $215.19 | $215.20 | $215.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $21.55 | 10.746% | $23.8658 | $23.87 | $23.85 | $23.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $212.95 | 6.373% | $226.5213 | $226.52 | $226.50 | $226.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $986.16 | $1,061.8848 | $1,061.88 | $1,061.80 | $1,062.00 | |