| 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 | $165.30 | 4.820% | $173.2675 | $173.27 | $173.25 | $173.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $22.95 | 5.305% | $24.1675 | $24.17 | $24.15 | $24.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $235.78 | 6.407% | $250.8864 | $250.89 | $250.90 | $250.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $130.51 | 13.675% | $148.3572 | $148.36 | $148.35 | $148.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $151.67 | 11.203% | $168.6616 | $168.66 | $168.65 | $168.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $133.96 | 11.431% | $149.273 | $149.27 | $149.25 | $149.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $134.60 | 3.247% | $138.9705 | $138.97 | $138.95 | $139.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $974.77 | $1,053.5837 | $1,053.59 | $1,053.50 | $1,053.80 | |