| 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 | $173.50 | 5.460% | $182.9731 | $182.97 | $182.95 | $183.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $192.38 | 11.819% | $215.1174 | $215.12 | $215.10 | $215.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $67.87 | 9.788% | $74.5131 | $74.51 | $74.50 | $74.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $75.71 | 8.618% | $82.2347 | $82.23 | $82.25 | $82.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $239.41 | 7.862% | $258.2324 | $258.23 | $258.25 | $258.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $152.43 | 9.276% | $166.5694 | $166.57 | $166.55 | $166.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $239.71 | 11.825% | $268.0557 | $268.06 | $268.05 | $268.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,141.01 | $1,247.6958 | $1,247.69 | $1,247.65 | $1,247.70 | |