| 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 | $167.65 | 3.450% | $173.4339 | $173.43 | $173.45 | $173.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $158.32 | 9.429% | $173.248 | $173.25 | $173.25 | $173.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $152.82 | 9.194% | $166.8703 | $166.87 | $166.85 | $166.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $101.49 | 9.381% | $111.0108 | $111.01 | $111.00 | $111.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $19.82 | 11.194% | $22.0387 | $22.04 | $22.05 | $22.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $43.98 | 3.261% | $45.4142 | $45.41 | $45.40 | $45.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $232.61 | 8.354% | $252.0422 | $252.04 | $252.05 | $252.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $876.69 | $944.0581 | $944.05 | $944.05 | $943.90 | |