| 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 | $167.63 | 9.384% | $183.3604 | $183.36 | $183.35 | $183.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $247.43 | 4.513% | $258.5965 | $258.60 | $258.60 | $258.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $129.74 | 10.250% | $143.0384 | $143.04 | $143.05 | $143.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $142.72 | 12.145% | $160.0533 | $160.05 | $160.05 | $160.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $150.50 | 7.856% | $162.3233 | $162.32 | $162.30 | $162.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $142.76 | 3.574% | $147.8622 | $147.86 | $147.85 | $147.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $68.73 | 7.580% | $73.9397 | $73.94 | $73.95 | $73.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,049.51 | $1,129.1738 | $1,129.17 | $1,129.15 | $1,129.20 | |