| 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 | $161.26 | 7.313% | $173.0529 | $173.05 | $173.05 | $173.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $121.54 | 12.277% | $136.4615 | $136.46 | $136.45 | $136.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $155.70 | 6.220% | $165.3845 | $165.38 | $165.40 | $165.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $170.99 | 10.538% | $189.0089 | $189.01 | $189.00 | $189.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $71.56 | 9.632% | $78.4527 | $78.45 | $78.45 | $78.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $172.76 | 12.605% | $194.5364 | $194.54 | $194.55 | $194.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $230.76 | 8.197% | $249.6754 | $249.68 | $249.70 | $249.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,084.57 | $1,186.5723 | $1,186.57 | $1,186.60 | $1,186.70 | |