| 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 | $167.63 | 3.498% | $173.4937 | $173.49 | $173.50 | $173.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $210.73 | 4.806% | $220.8577 | $220.86 | $220.85 | $220.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $246.39 | 3.814% | $255.7873 | $255.79 | $255.80 | $255.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $138.32 | 7.353% | $148.4907 | $148.49 | $148.50 | $148.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $85.77 | 9.571% | $93.979 | $93.98 | $94.00 | $94.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $206.71 | 5.442% | $217.9592 | $217.96 | $217.95 | $218.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $239.75 | 3.722% | $248.6735 | $248.67 | $248.65 | $248.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,295.30 | $1,359.2411 | $1,359.24 | $1,359.25 | $1,359.40 | |