| 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 | $162.55 | 6.524% | $173.1548 | $173.15 | $173.15 | $173.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $216.61 | 11.271% | $241.0241 | $241.02 | $241.00 | $241.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $201.26 | 7.482% | $216.3183 | $216.32 | $216.30 | $216.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $40.72 | 4.770% | $42.6623 | $42.66 | $42.65 | $42.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $145.28 | 10.827% | $161.0095 | $161.01 | $161.00 | $161.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $190.27 | 9.556% | $208.4522 | $208.45 | $208.45 | $208.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $131.91 | 9.149% | $143.9784 | $143.98 | $144.00 | $144.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,088.60 | $1,186.5996 | $1,186.59 | $1,186.55 | $1,186.70 | |