| 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 | $160.86 | 7.778% | $173.3717 | $173.37 | $173.35 | $173.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $118.52 | 5.235% | $124.7245 | $124.72 | $124.70 | $124.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $101.61 | 10.471% | $112.2496 | $112.25 | $112.25 | $112.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $40.44 | 13.313% | $45.8238 | $45.82 | $45.80 | $45.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $31.31 | 13.165% | $35.432 | $35.43 | $35.45 | $35.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $247.34 | 6.378% | $263.1153 | $263.12 | $263.10 | $263.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $179.84 | 7.580% | $193.4719 | $193.47 | $193.45 | $193.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $879.92 | $948.1888 | $948.18 | $948.10 | $948.10 | |