| 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 | $159.97 | 8.422% | $173.4427 | $173.44 | $173.45 | $173.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $77.91 | 11.819% | $87.1182 | $87.12 | $87.10 | $87.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $55.75 | 11.698% | $62.2716 | $62.27 | $62.25 | $62.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $234.35 | 11.381% | $261.0214 | $261.02 | $261.00 | $261.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $189.97 | 11.652% | $212.1053 | $212.11 | $212.10 | $212.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $156.65 | 12.562% | $176.3284 | $176.33 | $176.35 | $176.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $221.54 | 3.816% | $229.994 | $229.99 | $230.00 | $230.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,096.14 | $1,202.2816 | $1,202.28 | $1,202.25 | $1,202.20 | |