| 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 | $170.89 | 6.621% | $182.2046 | $182.20 | $182.20 | $182.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $194.63 | 10.475% | $215.0175 | $215.02 | $215.00 | $215.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $201.79 | 8.320% | $218.5789 | $218.58 | $218.60 | $218.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $237.55 | 7.514% | $255.3995 | $255.40 | $255.40 | $255.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $43.75 | 6.732% | $46.6953 | $46.70 | $46.70 | $46.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $47.44 | 11.847% | $53.0602 | $53.06 | $53.05 | $53.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $168.36 | 3.194% | $173.7374 | $173.74 | $173.75 | $173.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,064.41 | $1,144.6934 | $1,144.70 | $1,144.70 | $1,144.70 | |