| 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 | $167.87 | 3.426% | $173.6212 | $173.62 | $173.60 | $173.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $138.76 | 3.368% | $143.4334 | $143.43 | $143.45 | $143.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $51.28 | 6.863% | $54.7993 | $54.80 | $54.80 | $54.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $230.53 | 9.650% | $252.7761 | $252.78 | $252.80 | $252.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $213.95 | 10.859% | $237.1828 | $237.18 | $237.20 | $237.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $33.29 | 8.563% | $36.1406 | $36.14 | $36.15 | $36.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $249.55 | 7.679% | $268.7129 | $268.71 | $268.70 | $268.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,085.23 | $1,166.6663 | $1,166.66 | $1,166.70 | $1,166.60 | |