| 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 | $167.75 | 3.359% | $173.3847 | $173.38 | $173.40 | $173.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $26.82 | 8.122% | $28.9983 | $29.00 | $29.00 | $29.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $36.60 | 10.106% | $40.2988 | $40.30 | $40.30 | $40.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $28.60 | 12.351% | $32.1324 | $32.13 | $32.15 | $32.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $72.46 | 8.658% | $78.7336 | $78.73 | $78.75 | $78.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $76.50 | 8.777% | $83.2144 | $83.21 | $83.20 | $83.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $210.33 | 12.256% | $236.108 | $236.11 | $236.10 | $236.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $619.06 | $672.8702 | $672.86 | $672.90 | $672.80 | |