| 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 | $167.49 | 3.312% | $173.0373 | $173.04 | $173.05 | $173.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $12.25 | 7.261% | $13.1395 | $13.14 | $13.15 | $13.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $197.97 | 6.241% | $210.3253 | $210.33 | $210.35 | $210.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $165.71 | 13.149% | $187.4992 | $187.50 | $187.50 | $187.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $94.94 | 3.394% | $98.1623 | $98.16 | $98.15 | $98.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $149.75 | 6.693% | $159.7728 | $159.77 | $159.75 | $159.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $147.40 | 8.194% | $159.478 | $159.48 | $159.50 | $159.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $935.51 | $1,001.4144 | $1,001.42 | $1,001.45 | $1,001.40 | |