| 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 | $168.30 | 3.356% | $173.9481 | $173.95 | $173.95 | $173.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $230.43 | 4.788% | $241.463 | $241.46 | $241.45 | $241.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $165.27 | 4.681% | $173.0063 | $173.01 | $173.00 | $173.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $120.84 | 7.687% | $130.129 | $130.13 | $130.15 | $130.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $161.43 | 12.337% | $181.3456 | $181.35 | $181.35 | $181.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $53.45 | 7.818% | $57.6287 | $57.63 | $57.65 | $57.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $38.38 | 3.536% | $39.7371 | $39.74 | $39.75 | $39.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $938.10 | $997.2578 | $997.27 | $997.30 | $997.10 | |