| 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 | $162.36 | 6.786% | $173.3777 | $173.38 | $173.40 | $173.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $156.95 | 10.292% | $173.1033 | $173.10 | $173.10 | $173.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $87.97 | 7.117% | $94.2308 | $94.23 | $94.25 | $94.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $230.65 | 12.731% | $260.0141 | $260.01 | $260.00 | $260.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $204.54 | 4.744% | $214.2434 | $214.24 | $214.25 | $214.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $35.95 | 3.328% | $37.1464 | $37.15 | $37.15 | $37.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $29.41 | 13.114% | $33.2668 | $33.27 | $33.25 | $33.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $907.83 | $985.3825 | $985.38 | $985.40 | $985.30 | |