| 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 | $173.40 | 5.610% | $183.1277 | $183.13 | $183.15 | $183.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $121.40 | 8.345% | $131.5308 | $131.53 | $131.55 | $131.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $51.40 | 6.527% | $54.7549 | $54.75 | $54.75 | $54.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $208.87 | 10.523% | $230.8494 | $230.85 | $230.85 | $230.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $125.80 | 9.411% | $137.639 | $137.64 | $137.65 | $137.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $242.75 | 5.871% | $257.0019 | $257.00 | $257.00 | $257.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $161.45 | 7.471% | $173.5119 | $173.51 | $173.50 | $173.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,085.07 | $1,168.4156 | $1,168.41 | $1,168.45 | $1,168.30 | |