| 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 | $163.74 | 4.525% | $171.1492 | $171.15 | $171.15 | $171.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $119.51 | 11.139% | $132.8222 | $132.82 | $132.80 | $132.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $134.36 | 7.724% | $144.738 | $144.74 | $144.75 | $144.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $232.38 | 4.242% | $242.2376 | $242.24 | $242.25 | $242.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $147.26 | 8.870% | $160.322 | $160.32 | $160.30 | $160.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $214.41 | 12.406% | $241.0097 | $241.01 | $241.00 | $241.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $5.27 | 9.745% | $5.7836 | $5.78 | $5.80 | $5.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,016.93 | $1,098.0623 | $1,098.06 | $1,098.05 | $1,097.90 | |