| 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 | $167.87 | 3.140% | $173.1411 | $173.14 | $173.15 | $173.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $170.87 | 5.488% | $180.2473 | $180.25 | $180.25 | $180.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $9.47 | 7.201% | $10.1519 | $10.15 | $10.15 | $10.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $244.87 | 11.296% | $272.5305 | $272.53 | $272.55 | $272.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $92.60 | 10.385% | $102.2165 | $102.22 | $102.20 | $102.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $191.97 | 5.427% | $202.3882 | $202.39 | $202.40 | $202.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $111.25 | 6.129% | $118.0685 | $118.07 | $118.05 | $118.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $988.90 | $1,058.7440 | $1,058.75 | $1,058.75 | $1,058.70 | |