| 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 | $167.86 | 3.159% | $173.1627 | $173.16 | $173.15 | $173.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $106.61 | 12.535% | $119.9736 | $119.97 | $119.95 | $120.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $108.92 | 3.540% | $112.7758 | $112.78 | $112.80 | $112.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $25.41 | 12.160% | $28.4999 | $28.50 | $28.50 | $28.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $125.42 | 5.133% | $131.8578 | $131.86 | $131.85 | $131.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $221.79 | 12.279% | $249.0236 | $249.02 | $249.00 | $249.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $183.87 | 8.564% | $199.6166 | $199.62 | $199.60 | $199.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $939.88 | $1,014.9100 | $1,014.91 | $1,014.85 | $1,015.00 | |