| 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 | $167.93 | 3.291% | $173.4566 | $173.46 | $173.45 | $173.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $42.66 | 8.499% | $46.2857 | $46.29 | $46.30 | $46.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $35.30 | 7.250% | $37.8593 | $37.86 | $37.85 | $37.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $181.87 | 12.345% | $204.3219 | $204.32 | $204.30 | $204.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $158.54 | 11.551% | $176.853 | $176.85 | $176.85 | $176.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $113.31 | 10.316% | $124.9991 | $125.00 | $125.00 | $125.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $173.97 | 3.275% | $179.6675 | $179.67 | $179.65 | $179.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $873.58 | $943.4431 | $943.45 | $943.40 | $943.60 | |