| 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 | $159.64 | 8.629% | $173.4153 | $173.42 | $173.40 | $173.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $187.55 | 5.412% | $197.7002 | $197.70 | $197.70 | $197.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $206.40 | 13.862% | $235.0112 | $235.01 | $235.00 | $235.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $41.90 | 4.670% | $43.8567 | $43.86 | $43.85 | $43.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $18.47 | 4.814% | $19.3591 | $19.36 | $19.35 | $19.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $183.47 | 3.809% | $190.4584 | $190.46 | $190.45 | $190.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $177.90 | 4.368% | $185.6707 | $185.67 | $185.65 | $185.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $975.33 | $1,045.4716 | $1,045.48 | $1,045.40 | $1,045.60 | |