| 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 | $167.38 | 3.560% | $173.3387 | $173.34 | $173.35 | $173.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $59.32 | 3.733% | $61.5344 | $61.53 | $61.55 | $61.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $187.43 | 9.271% | $204.8066 | $204.81 | $204.80 | $204.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $194.67 | 12.612% | $219.2218 | $219.22 | $219.20 | $219.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $145.62 | 4.149% | $151.6618 | $151.66 | $151.65 | $151.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $248.98 | 6.538% | $265.2583 | $265.26 | $265.25 | $265.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $170.80 | 3.795% | $177.2819 | $177.28 | $177.30 | $177.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,174.20 | $1,253.1035 | $1,253.10 | $1,253.10 | $1,253.10 | |