| 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 | $167.30 | 3.597% | $173.3178 | $173.32 | $173.30 | $173.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $106.51 | 9.163% | $116.2695 | $116.27 | $116.25 | $116.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $26.47 | 9.427% | $28.9653 | $28.97 | $28.95 | $29.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $166.55 | 13.770% | $189.4839 | $189.48 | $189.50 | $189.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $241.72 | 9.128% | $263.7842 | $263.78 | $263.80 | $263.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $228.91 | 6.542% | $243.8853 | $243.89 | $243.90 | $243.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $230.72 | 13.866% | $262.7116 | $262.71 | $262.70 | $262.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,168.18 | $1,278.4176 | $1,278.42 | $1,278.40 | $1,278.50 | |