| 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 | $166.29 | 4.120% | $173.1411 | $173.14 | $173.15 | $173.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $59.87 | 11.200% | $66.5754 | $66.58 | $66.60 | $66.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $231.59 | 6.385% | $246.377 | $246.38 | $246.40 | $246.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $129.75 | 13.193% | $146.8679 | $146.87 | $146.85 | $146.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $51.77 | 6.718% | $55.2479 | $55.25 | $55.25 | $55.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $140.35 | 12.857% | $158.3948 | $158.39 | $158.40 | $158.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $249.60 | 4.138% | $259.9284 | $259.93 | $259.95 | $259.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,029.22 | $1,106.5325 | $1,106.54 | $1,106.60 | $1,106.50 | |