| 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 | $167.27 | 3.458% | $173.0542 | $173.05 | $173.05 | $173.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $138.70 | 12.690% | $156.301 | $156.30 | $156.30 | $156.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $90.82 | 10.138% | $100.0273 | $100.03 | $100.05 | $100.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $86.30 | 6.374% | $91.8008 | $91.80 | $91.80 | $91.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $139.68 | 12.631% | $157.323 | $157.32 | $157.30 | $157.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $217.60 | 11.680% | $243.0157 | $243.02 | $243.00 | $243.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $144.98 | 10.198% | $159.7651 | $159.77 | $159.75 | $159.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $985.35 | $1,081.2871 | $1,081.29 | $1,081.25 | $1,081.30 | |