| 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 | $163.99 | 5.485% | $172.9849 | $172.98 | $173.00 | $173.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $242.94 | 12.128% | $272.4038 | $272.40 | $272.40 | $272.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $58.42 | 5.730% | $61.7675 | $61.77 | $61.75 | $61.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $75.41 | 10.261% | $83.1478 | $83.15 | $83.15 | $83.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $203.29 | 3.849% | $211.1146 | $211.11 | $211.10 | $211.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $216.54 | 4.347% | $225.953 | $225.95 | $225.95 | $226.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $183.44 | 4.840% | $192.3185 | $192.32 | $192.30 | $192.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,144.03 | $1,219.6901 | $1,219.68 | $1,219.65 | $1,219.70 | |