| 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 | $161.78 | 3.454% | $167.3679 | $167.37 | $167.35 | $167.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $5.95 | 5.166% | $6.2574 | $6.26 | $6.25 | $6.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $106.87 | 12.607% | $120.3431 | $120.34 | $120.35 | $120.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $184.83 | 6.593% | $197.0158 | $197.02 | $197.00 | $197.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $136.51 | 7.790% | $147.1441 | $147.14 | $147.15 | $147.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $248.89 | 11.390% | $277.2386 | $277.24 | $277.25 | $277.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $53.79 | 4.216% | $56.0578 | $56.06 | $56.05 | $56.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $898.62 | $971.4247 | $971.43 | $971.40 | $971.40 | |