| 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 | $167.97 | 3.362% | $173.6172 | $173.62 | $173.60 | $173.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $93.44 | 12.102% | $104.7481 | $104.75 | $104.75 | $104.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $238.92 | 8.379% | $258.9391 | $258.94 | $258.95 | $258.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $131.85 | 6.206% | $140.0326 | $140.03 | $140.05 | $140.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $201.83 | 10.687% | $223.3996 | $223.40 | $223.40 | $223.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $57.69 | 11.811% | $64.5038 | $64.50 | $64.50 | $64.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $94.34 | 9.846% | $103.6287 | $103.63 | $103.65 | $103.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $986.04 | $1,068.8691 | $1,068.87 | $1,068.90 | $1,068.70 | |