| 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 | $167.48 | 3.425% | $173.2162 | $173.22 | $173.20 | $173.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $108.56 | 5.753% | $114.8055 | $114.81 | $114.80 | $114.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $124.38 | 5.246% | $130.905 | $130.91 | $130.90 | $130.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $149.91 | 3.839% | $155.665 | $155.67 | $155.65 | $155.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $95.61 | 9.109% | $104.3191 | $104.32 | $104.30 | $104.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $48.86 | 12.337% | $54.8879 | $54.89 | $54.90 | $54.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $122.98 | 10.344% | $135.7011 | $135.70 | $135.70 | $135.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $817.78 | $869.4998 | $869.52 | $869.45 | $869.50 | |