| 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 | $167.78 | 3.264% | $173.2563 | $173.26 | $173.25 | $173.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $166.67 | 4.222% | $173.7068 | $173.71 | $173.70 | $173.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $150.40 | 3.531% | $155.7106 | $155.71 | $155.70 | $155.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $12.36 | 13.214% | $13.9933 | $13.99 | $14.00 | $14.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $81.74 | 10.364% | $90.2115 | $90.21 | $90.20 | $90.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $80.73 | 3.866% | $83.851 | $83.85 | $83.85 | $83.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $151.51 | 7.233% | $162.4687 | $162.47 | $162.45 | $162.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $811.19 | $853.1982 | $853.20 | $853.15 | $853.30 | |