| 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 | $164.67 | 5.218% | $173.2625 | $173.26 | $173.25 | $173.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $233.37 | 6.210% | $247.8623 | $247.86 | $247.85 | $247.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $231.81 | 13.658% | $263.4706 | $263.47 | $263.45 | $263.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $142.95 | 9.421% | $156.4173 | $156.42 | $156.40 | $156.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $38.96 | 6.298% | $41.4137 | $41.41 | $41.40 | $41.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $232.77 | 6.456% | $247.7976 | $247.80 | $247.80 | $247.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $246.93 | 8.368% | $267.5931 | $267.59 | $267.60 | $267.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,291.46 | $1,397.8171 | $1,397.81 | $1,397.75 | $1,397.90 | |