| 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 | 4.853% | $171.9484 | $171.95 | $171.95 | $171.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $143.34 | 13.382% | $162.5218 | $162.52 | $162.50 | $162.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $204.47 | 6.708% | $218.1858 | $218.19 | $218.20 | $218.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $10.87 | 5.267% | $11.4425 | $11.44 | $11.45 | $11.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $246.76 | 11.495% | $275.1251 | $275.13 | $275.15 | $275.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $163.41 | 6.402% | $173.8715 | $173.87 | $173.85 | $173.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $104.52 | 12.211% | $117.2829 | $117.28 | $117.30 | $117.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,037.36 | $1,130.3780 | $1,130.38 | $1,130.40 | $1,130.30 | |