| 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 | $164.52 | 5.367% | $173.3498 | $173.35 | $173.35 | $173.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $216.26 | 7.479% | $232.4341 | $232.43 | $232.45 | $232.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $174.60 | 11.731% | $195.0823 | $195.08 | $195.10 | $195.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $81.32 | 10.149% | $89.5732 | $89.57 | $89.55 | $89.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $147.59 | 3.651% | $152.9785 | $152.98 | $153.00 | $153.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $245.44 | 6.601% | $261.6415 | $261.64 | $261.65 | $261.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $170.52 | 3.365% | $176.258 | $176.26 | $176.25 | $176.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,200.25 | $1,281.3174 | $1,281.31 | $1,281.35 | $1,281.30 | |