| 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 | 3.710% | $173.9735 | $173.97 | $173.95 | $174.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $48.55 | 4.323% | $50.6488 | $50.65 | $50.65 | $50.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $243.78 | 6.638% | $259.9621 | $259.96 | $259.95 | $260.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $132.82 | 5.335% | $139.9059 | $139.91 | $139.90 | $139.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $192.25 | 5.155% | $202.1605 | $202.16 | $202.15 | $202.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $170.72 | 8.258% | $184.8181 | $184.82 | $184.80 | $184.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $230.46 | 13.651% | $261.9201 | $261.92 | $261.90 | $261.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,186.33 | $1,273.3890 | $1,273.39 | $1,273.30 | $1,273.40 | |