| 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 | $167.32 | 3.424% | $173.049 | $173.05 | $173.05 | $173.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $123.73 | 4.735% | $129.5886 | $129.59 | $129.60 | $129.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $61.62 | 6.710% | $65.7547 | $65.75 | $65.75 | $65.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $5.83 | 4.320% | $6.0819 | $6.08 | $6.10 | $6.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $138.40 | 11.338% | $154.0918 | $154.09 | $154.10 | $154.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $35.75 | 9.688% | $39.2135 | $39.21 | $39.20 | $39.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $100.40 | 11.558% | $112.0042 | $112.00 | $112.00 | $112.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $633.05 | $679.7837 | $679.77 | $679.80 | $679.80 | |