| 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 | $161.88 | 7.404% | $173.8656 | $173.87 | $173.85 | $173.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $169.79 | 6.755% | $181.2593 | $181.26 | $181.25 | $181.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $172.60 | 12.649% | $194.4322 | $194.43 | $194.45 | $194.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $174.42 | 3.111% | $179.8462 | $179.85 | $179.85 | $179.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $18.88 | 6.799% | $20.1637 | $20.16 | $20.15 | $20.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $236.70 | 3.299% | $244.5087 | $244.51 | $244.50 | $244.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $135.35 | 11.315% | $150.6649 | $150.66 | $150.65 | $150.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,069.62 | $1,144.7406 | $1,144.74 | $1,144.70 | $1,144.80 | |