| 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 | $166.80 | 3.346% | $172.3811 | $172.38 | $172.40 | $172.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $232.78 | 8.715% | $253.0668 | $253.07 | $253.05 | $253.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $121.63 | 9.807% | $133.5583 | $133.56 | $133.55 | $133.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $29.51 | 12.619% | $33.2339 | $33.23 | $33.25 | $33.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $238.67 | 12.414% | $268.2985 | $268.30 | $268.30 | $268.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $154.97 | 8.139% | $167.583 | $167.58 | $167.60 | $167.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $49.59 | 13.180% | $56.126 | $56.13 | $56.15 | $56.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $993.95 | $1,084.2476 | $1,084.25 | $1,084.30 | $1,084.30 | |