| 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 | $172.37 | 6.371% | $183.3517 | $183.35 | $183.35 | $183.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $145.50 | 8.441% | $157.7817 | $157.78 | $157.80 | $157.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $137.28 | 5.426% | $144.7288 | $144.73 | $144.75 | $144.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $73.44 | 3.251% | $75.8275 | $75.83 | $75.85 | $75.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $212.34 | 11.591% | $236.9523 | $236.95 | $236.95 | $237.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $214.44 | 10.236% | $236.3901 | $236.39 | $236.40 | $236.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $77.65 | 13.310% | $87.9852 | $87.99 | $88.00 | $88.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,033.02 | $1,123.0173 | $1,123.02 | $1,123.10 | $1,123.10 | |