| 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 | $165.88 | 4.312% | $173.0327 | $173.03 | $173.05 | $173.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $128.93 | 11.247% | $143.4308 | $143.43 | $143.45 | $143.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $108.64 | 7.652% | $116.9531 | $116.95 | $116.95 | $117.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $100.64 | 9.444% | $110.1444 | $110.14 | $110.15 | $110.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $172.99 | 6.364% | $183.9991 | $184.00 | $184.00 | $184.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $185.32 | 8.757% | $201.5485 | $201.55 | $201.55 | $201.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $169.44 | 10.740% | $187.6379 | $187.64 | $187.65 | $187.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,031.84 | $1,116.7465 | $1,116.74 | $1,116.80 | $1,116.60 | |