| 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 | $167.94 | 3.512% | $173.8381 | $173.84 | $173.85 | $173.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $51.84 | 4.145% | $53.9888 | $53.99 | $54.00 | $54.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $67.87 | 9.430% | $74.2701 | $74.27 | $74.25 | $74.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $246.40 | 5.762% | $260.5976 | $260.60 | $260.60 | $260.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $155.30 | 9.293% | $169.732 | $169.73 | $169.75 | $169.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $22.65 | 5.243% | $23.8375 | $23.84 | $23.85 | $23.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $190.82 | 4.869% | $200.111 | $200.11 | $200.10 | $200.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $902.82 | $956.3751 | $956.38 | $956.40 | $956.30 | |