| 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 | $166.76 | 3.834% | $173.1536 | $173.15 | $173.15 | $173.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $136.76 | 3.272% | $141.2348 | $141.23 | $141.25 | $141.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $143.60 | 13.532% | $163.032 | $163.03 | $163.05 | $163.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $173.98 | 13.160% | $196.8758 | $196.88 | $196.90 | $196.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $137.73 | 3.276% | $142.242 | $142.24 | $142.25 | $142.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $187.49 | 4.471% | $195.8727 | $195.87 | $195.85 | $195.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $80.68 | 5.304% | $84.9593 | $84.96 | $84.95 | $85.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,027.00 | $1,097.3702 | $1,097.36 | $1,097.40 | $1,097.40 | |