| 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 | $162.98 | 6.291% | $173.2331 | $173.23 | $173.25 | $173.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $58.28 | 6.407% | $62.014 | $62.01 | $62.00 | $62.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $143.96 | 4.271% | $150.1085 | $150.11 | $150.10 | $150.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $198.68 | 9.315% | $217.187 | $217.19 | $217.20 | $217.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $238.51 | 12.147% | $267.4818 | $267.48 | $267.50 | $267.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $188.54 | 13.180% | $213.3896 | $213.39 | $213.40 | $213.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $167.49 | 6.343% | $178.1139 | $178.11 | $178.10 | $178.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,158.44 | $1,261.5279 | $1,261.52 | $1,261.55 | $1,261.50 | |