| 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 | $161.68 | 8.284% | $175.0736 | $175.07 | $175.05 | $175.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $166.36 | 12.250% | $186.7391 | $186.74 | $186.75 | $186.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $130.28 | 9.799% | $143.0461 | $143.05 | $143.05 | $143.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $83.75 | 9.151% | $91.414 | $91.41 | $91.40 | $91.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $242.31 | 6.395% | $257.8057 | $257.81 | $257.80 | $257.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $151.47 | 3.826% | $157.2652 | $157.27 | $157.25 | $157.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $189.38 | 7.209% | $203.0324 | $203.03 | $203.05 | $203.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,125.23 | $1,214.3761 | $1,214.38 | $1,214.35 | $1,214.30 | |