| 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 | $164.75 | 5.162% | $173.2544 | $173.25 | $173.25 | $173.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $216.25 | 6.275% | $229.8197 | $229.82 | $229.80 | $229.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $209.60 | 6.260% | $222.721 | $222.72 | $222.70 | $222.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $104.42 | 7.477% | $112.2275 | $112.23 | $112.25 | $112.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $137.96 | 3.676% | $143.0314 | $143.03 | $143.05 | $143.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $246.85 | 8.839% | $268.6691 | $268.67 | $268.65 | $268.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $29.89 | 13.802% | $34.0154 | $34.02 | $34.00 | $34.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,109.72 | $1,183.7385 | $1,183.74 | $1,183.70 | $1,183.70 | |