| 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 | $160.52 | 8.163% | $173.6232 | $173.62 | $173.60 | $173.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $229.50 | 3.403% | $237.3099 | $237.31 | $237.30 | $237.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $74.92 | 12.810% | $84.5173 | $84.52 | $84.50 | $84.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $60.99 | 6.630% | $65.0336 | $65.03 | $65.05 | $65.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $52.57 | 9.517% | $57.5731 | $57.57 | $57.55 | $57.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $147.83 | 13.229% | $167.3864 | $167.39 | $167.40 | $167.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $185.39 | 9.630% | $203.2431 | $203.24 | $203.25 | $203.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $911.72 | $988.6866 | $988.68 | $988.65 | $988.60 | |