| 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 | $167.53 | 3.701% | $173.7303 | $173.73 | $173.75 | $173.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $198.63 | 7.864% | $214.2503 | $214.25 | $214.25 | $214.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $192.66 | 9.455% | $210.876 | $210.88 | $210.90 | $210.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $50.35 | 10.874% | $55.8251 | $55.83 | $55.85 | $55.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $86.89 | 10.231% | $95.7797 | $95.78 | $95.80 | $95.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $243.42 | 3.581% | $252.1369 | $252.14 | $252.15 | $252.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $242.94 | 6.144% | $257.8662 | $257.87 | $257.85 | $257.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,182.42 | $1,260.4645 | $1,260.48 | $1,260.55 | $1,260.50 | |