| 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 | $163.90 | 7.651% | $176.44 | $176.44 | $176.45 | $176.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $150.29 | 8.530% | $163.1097 | $163.11 | $163.10 | $163.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $247.89 | 4.318% | $258.5939 | $258.59 | $258.60 | $258.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $33.55 | 10.319% | $37.012 | $37.01 | $37.00 | $37.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $152.27 | 7.232% | $163.2822 | $163.28 | $163.30 | $163.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $141.96 | 6.444% | $151.1079 | $151.11 | $151.10 | $151.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $246.49 | 11.424% | $274.649 | $274.65 | $274.65 | $274.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,136.35 | $1,224.1947 | $1,224.19 | $1,224.20 | $1,224.10 | |