| 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 | $163.40 | 6.451% | $173.9409 | $173.94 | $173.95 | $173.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $119.60 | 9.672% | $131.1677 | $131.17 | $131.15 | $131.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $242.70 | 13.231% | $274.8116 | $274.81 | $274.80 | $274.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $179.60 | 6.718% | $191.6655 | $191.67 | $191.65 | $191.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $109.30 | 8.696% | $118.8047 | $118.80 | $118.80 | $118.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $198.73 | 11.287% | $221.1607 | $221.16 | $221.15 | $221.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $158.31 | 12.133% | $177.5178 | $177.52 | $177.50 | $177.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,171.64 | $1,289.0689 | $1,289.07 | $1,289.00 | $1,289.10 | |