| 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 | $160.47 | 8.143% | $173.5371 | $173.54 | $173.55 | $173.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $133.27 | 9.543% | $145.988 | $145.99 | $146.00 | $146.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $188.78 | 10.369% | $208.3546 | $208.35 | $208.35 | $208.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $102.45 | 6.713% | $109.3275 | $109.33 | $109.35 | $109.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $221.51 | 8.540% | $240.427 | $240.43 | $240.45 | $240.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $248.98 | 11.459% | $277.5106 | $277.51 | $277.50 | $277.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $162.71 | 4.152% | $169.4657 | $169.47 | $169.45 | $169.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,218.17 | $1,324.6105 | $1,324.62 | $1,324.65 | $1,324.60 | |