| 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 | $168.64 | 3.114% | $173.8914 | $173.89 | $173.90 | $173.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $46.70 | 12.233% | $52.4128 | $52.41 | $52.40 | $52.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $210.39 | 9.358% | $230.0783 | $230.08 | $230.10 | $230.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $96.26 | 13.845% | $109.5872 | $109.59 | $109.60 | $109.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $186.53 | 6.380% | $198.4306 | $198.43 | $198.45 | $198.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $229.76 | 4.490% | $240.0762 | $240.08 | $240.10 | $240.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $228.61 | 8.243% | $247.4543 | $247.45 | $247.45 | $247.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,166.89 | $1,251.9308 | $1,251.93 | $1,252.00 | $1,252.00 | |