| 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 | $167.55 | 3.375% | $173.2048 | $173.20 | $173.20 | $173.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $82.99 | 12.252% | $93.1579 | $93.16 | $93.15 | $93.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $165.53 | 3.329% | $171.0405 | $171.04 | $171.05 | $171.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $226.97 | 8.743% | $246.814 | $246.81 | $246.80 | $246.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $224.42 | 3.643% | $232.5956 | $232.60 | $232.60 | $232.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $47.33 | 11.723% | $52.8785 | $52.88 | $52.90 | $52.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $243.96 | 7.219% | $261.5715 | $261.57 | $261.55 | $261.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,158.75 | $1,231.2628 | $1,231.26 | $1,231.25 | $1,231.30 | |