| 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 | $158.51 | 9.663% | $173.8268 | $173.83 | $173.85 | $173.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $136.88 | 7.625% | $147.3171 | $147.32 | $147.30 | $147.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $56.58 | 12.203% | $63.4845 | $63.48 | $63.50 | $63.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $216.98 | 13.619% | $246.5305 | $246.53 | $246.55 | $246.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $162.70 | 9.402% | $177.9971 | $178.00 | $178.00 | $178.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $58.93 | 3.461% | $60.9696 | $60.97 | $60.95 | $61.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $191.88 | 13.799% | $218.3575 | $218.36 | $218.35 | $218.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $982.46 | $1,088.4831 | $1,088.49 | $1,088.50 | $1,088.50 | |