| 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 | $165.29 | 4.687% | $173.0371 | $173.04 | $173.05 | $173.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $68.80 | 7.831% | $74.1877 | $74.19 | $74.20 | $74.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $146.74 | 6.470% | $156.2341 | $156.23 | $156.25 | $156.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $234.56 | 11.248% | $260.9433 | $260.94 | $260.95 | $260.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $101.88 | 12.753% | $114.8728 | $114.87 | $114.85 | $114.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $172.31 | 9.681% | $188.9913 | $188.99 | $189.00 | $189.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $155.25 | 13.170% | $175.6964 | $175.70 | $175.70 | $175.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,044.83 | $1,143.9627 | $1,143.96 | $1,144.00 | $1,143.90 | |