| 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 | $173.99 | 4.859% | $182.4442 | $182.44 | $182.45 | $182.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $158.44 | 9.598% | $173.6471 | $173.65 | $173.65 | $173.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $140.88 | 5.713% | $148.9285 | $148.93 | $148.95 | $148.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $238.48 | 10.468% | $263.4441 | $263.44 | $263.45 | $263.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $162.78 | 11.185% | $180.9869 | $180.99 | $181.00 | $181.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $71.58 | 3.129% | $73.8197 | $73.82 | $73.80 | $73.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $225.73 | 8.250% | $244.3527 | $244.35 | $244.35 | $244.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,171.88 | $1,267.6232 | $1,267.62 | $1,267.65 | $1,267.50 | |