| 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 | $166.31 | 4.167% | $173.2401 | $173.24 | $173.25 | $173.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $81.32 | 7.458% | $87.3848 | $87.38 | $87.40 | $87.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $7.43 | 13.257% | $8.415 | $8.42 | $8.40 | $8.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $137.73 | 12.519% | $154.9724 | $154.97 | $154.95 | $155.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $250.95 | 5.329% | $264.3231 | $264.32 | $264.30 | $264.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $125.69 | 13.213% | $142.2974 | $142.30 | $142.30 | $142.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $61.58 | 12.696% | $69.3982 | $69.40 | $69.40 | $69.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $831.01 | $900.0310 | $900.03 | $900.00 | $900.00 | |