| 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 | $163.97 | 6.273% | $174.2558 | $174.26 | $174.25 | $174.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $104.33 | 9.651% | $114.3989 | $114.40 | $114.40 | $114.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $78.35 | 13.410% | $88.8567 | $88.86 | $88.85 | $88.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $104.71 | 12.311% | $117.6008 | $117.60 | $117.60 | $117.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $243.54 | 12.400% | $273.739 | $273.74 | $273.75 | $273.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $89.36 | 5.268% | $94.0675 | $94.07 | $94.05 | $94.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $215.74 | 7.524% | $231.9723 | $231.97 | $231.95 | $232.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,000.00 | $1,094.8910 | $1,094.90 | $1,094.85 | $1,095.00 | |