| 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 | $167.41 | 3.493% | $173.2576 | $173.26 | $173.25 | $173.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $9.45 | 11.305% | $10.5183 | $10.52 | $10.50 | $10.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $197.53 | 4.603% | $206.6223 | $206.62 | $206.60 | $206.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $99.43 | 12.260% | $111.6201 | $111.62 | $111.60 | $111.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $236.72 | 10.645% | $261.9188 | $261.92 | $261.90 | $261.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $81.80 | 3.347% | $84.5378 | $84.54 | $84.55 | $84.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $221.55 | 3.471% | $229.24 | $229.24 | $229.25 | $229.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,013.89 | $1,077.7149 | $1,077.72 | $1,077.65 | $1,077.60 | |