| 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 | $167.25 | 7.340% | $179.5262 | $179.53 | $179.55 | $179.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $220.47 | 11.265% | $245.3059 | $245.31 | $245.30 | $245.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $171.50 | 6.796% | $183.1551 | $183.16 | $183.15 | $183.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $35.66 | 12.247% | $40.0273 | $40.03 | $40.05 | $40.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $90.83 | 11.422% | $101.2046 | $101.20 | $101.20 | $101.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $172.31 | 8.143% | $186.3412 | $186.34 | $186.35 | $186.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $184.95 | 13.336% | $209.6149 | $209.61 | $209.60 | $209.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,042.97 | $1,145.1752 | $1,145.18 | $1,145.20 | $1,145.10 | |