| 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 | $166.27 | 4.253% | $173.3415 | $173.34 | $173.35 | $173.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $144.79 | 12.439% | $162.8004 | $162.80 | $162.80 | $162.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $161.91 | 13.308% | $183.457 | $183.46 | $183.45 | $183.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $189.54 | 7.750% | $204.2294 | $204.23 | $204.25 | $204.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $133.41 | 7.289% | $143.1343 | $143.13 | $143.15 | $143.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $84.27 | 11.207% | $93.7141 | $93.71 | $93.70 | $93.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $110.43 | 13.622% | $125.4728 | $125.47 | $125.45 | $125.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $990.62 | $1,086.1495 | $1,086.14 | $1,086.15 | $1,086.10 | |