| 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 | $162.70 | 6.402% | $173.1161 | $173.12 | $173.10 | $173.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $171.96 | 11.221% | $191.2556 | $191.26 | $191.25 | $191.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $224.79 | 10.785% | $249.0336 | $249.03 | $249.05 | $249.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $243.89 | 3.776% | $253.0993 | $253.10 | $253.10 | $253.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $44.51 | 7.454% | $47.8278 | $47.83 | $47.85 | $47.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $61.38 | 6.391% | $65.3028 | $65.30 | $65.30 | $65.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $12.53 | 7.630% | $13.486 | $13.49 | $13.50 | $13.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $921.76 | $993.1212 | $993.13 | $993.15 | $993.10 | |