| 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 | $154.45 | 12.188% | $173.2744 | $173.27 | $173.25 | $173.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $230.35 | 5.373% | $242.7267 | $242.73 | $242.75 | $242.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $94.80 | 3.453% | $98.0734 | $98.07 | $98.05 | $98.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $231.38 | 8.612% | $251.3064 | $251.31 | $251.30 | $251.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $83.40 | 10.431% | $92.0995 | $92.10 | $92.10 | $92.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $84.51 | 8.211% | $91.4491 | $91.45 | $91.45 | $91.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $167.86 | 11.781% | $187.6356 | $187.64 | $187.65 | $187.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,046.75 | $1,136.5651 | $1,136.57 | $1,136.55 | $1,136.50 | |