| 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 | $161.30 | 7.521% | $173.4314 | $173.43 | $173.45 | $173.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $128.78 | 12.717% | $145.157 | $145.16 | $145.15 | $145.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $116.56 | 11.623% | $130.1078 | $130.11 | $130.10 | $130.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $26.48 | 10.276% | $29.2011 | $29.20 | $29.20 | $29.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $234.55 | 4.588% | $245.3112 | $245.31 | $245.30 | $245.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $228.98 | 6.418% | $243.6759 | $243.68 | $243.70 | $243.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $196.56 | 4.781% | $205.9575 | $205.96 | $205.95 | $206.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,093.21 | $1,172.8419 | $1,172.85 | $1,172.85 | $1,172.90 | |