| 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 | $161.87 | 6.863% | $172.9791 | $172.98 | $173.00 | $173.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $233.55 | 4.618% | $244.3353 | $244.34 | $244.35 | $244.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $81.79 | 8.213% | $88.5074 | $88.51 | $88.50 | $88.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $125.47 | 3.304% | $129.6155 | $129.62 | $129.60 | $129.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $25.85 | 10.686% | $28.6123 | $28.61 | $28.60 | $28.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $188.55 | 3.485% | $195.121 | $195.12 | $195.10 | $195.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $247.96 | 12.444% | $278.8161 | $278.82 | $278.80 | $278.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,065.04 | $1,137.9867 | $1,138.00 | $1,137.95 | $1,137.90 | |