| 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 | $164.50 | 8.543% | $178.5532 | $178.55 | $178.55 | $178.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $236.41 | 4.584% | $247.247 | $247.25 | $247.25 | $247.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $99.69 | 6.135% | $105.806 | $105.81 | $105.80 | $105.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $83.93 | 5.161% | $88.2616 | $88.26 | $88.25 | $88.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $172.42 | 7.272% | $184.9584 | $184.96 | $184.95 | $185.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $175.91 | 9.383% | $192.4156 | $192.42 | $192.40 | $192.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $158.52 | 10.855% | $175.7273 | $175.73 | $175.75 | $175.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,091.38 | $1,172.9691 | $1,172.98 | $1,172.95 | $1,173.00 | |