| 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 | $161.30 | 7.376% | $173.1975 | $173.20 | $173.20 | $173.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $165.50 | 12.672% | $186.4722 | $186.47 | $186.45 | $186.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $228.63 | 13.626% | $259.7831 | $259.78 | $259.80 | $259.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $95.87 | 13.493% | $108.8057 | $108.81 | $108.80 | $108.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $61.60 | 13.774% | $70.0848 | $70.08 | $70.10 | $70.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $211.38 | 11.565% | $235.8261 | $235.83 | $235.85 | $235.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $186.33 | 5.221% | $196.0583 | $196.06 | $196.05 | $196.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,110.61 | $1,230.2277 | $1,230.23 | $1,230.25 | $1,230.30 | |