| 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 | $162.82 | 6.402% | $173.2437 | $173.24 | $173.25 | $173.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $80.71 | 3.873% | $83.8359 | $83.84 | $83.85 | $83.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $152.36 | 5.568% | $160.8434 | $160.84 | $160.85 | $160.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $212.40 | 7.768% | $228.8992 | $228.90 | $228.90 | $228.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $183.65 | 7.837% | $198.0427 | $198.04 | $198.05 | $198.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $218.88 | 4.246% | $228.1736 | $228.17 | $228.15 | $228.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $102.80 | 7.437% | $110.4452 | $110.45 | $110.45 | $110.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,113.62 | $1,183.4837 | $1,183.48 | $1,183.50 | $1,183.30 | |