| 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 | $166.25 | 4.520% | $173.7645 | $173.76 | $173.75 | $173.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $250.43 | 7.300% | $268.7114 | $268.71 | $268.70 | $268.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $110.44 | 12.486% | $124.2295 | $124.23 | $124.25 | $124.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $237.65 | 5.744% | $251.3006 | $251.30 | $251.30 | $251.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $123.99 | 5.695% | $131.0512 | $131.05 | $131.05 | $131.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $89.93 | 7.825% | $96.967 | $96.97 | $96.95 | $97.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $152.79 | 4.733% | $160.0216 | $160.02 | $160.00 | $160.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,131.48 | $1,206.0458 | $1,206.04 | $1,206.00 | $1,206.10 | |