| 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 | $167.86 | 3.280% | $173.3658 | $173.37 | $173.35 | $173.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $39.75 | 11.207% | $44.2048 | $44.20 | $44.20 | $44.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $106.47 | 9.353% | $116.4281 | $116.43 | $116.45 | $116.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $249.42 | 8.523% | $270.6781 | $270.68 | $270.70 | $270.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $201.32 | 10.441% | $222.3398 | $222.34 | $222.35 | $222.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $214.56 | 3.453% | $221.9688 | $221.97 | $221.95 | $222.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $144.63 | 7.774% | $155.8735 | $155.87 | $155.85 | $155.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,124.01 | $1,204.8589 | $1,204.86 | $1,204.85 | $1,204.90 | |