| 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 | $166.42 | 3.790% | $172.7273 | $172.73 | $172.75 | $172.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $123.36 | 5.106% | $129.6588 | $129.66 | $129.65 | $129.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $160.74 | 8.389% | $174.2245 | $174.22 | $174.20 | $174.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $242.30 | 13.843% | $275.8416 | $275.84 | $275.85 | $275.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $50.69 | 3.540% | $52.4844 | $52.48 | $52.50 | $52.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $197.36 | 9.441% | $215.9928 | $215.99 | $216.00 | $216.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $147.33 | 12.127% | $165.1967 | $165.20 | $165.20 | $165.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,088.20 | $1,186.1261 | $1,186.12 | $1,186.15 | $1,186.10 | |