| 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 | $164.48 | 5.368% | $173.3093 | $173.31 | $173.30 | $173.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $192.49 | 11.822% | $215.2462 | $215.25 | $215.25 | $215.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $78.28 | 5.795% | $82.8163 | $82.82 | $82.80 | $82.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $230.80 | 8.141% | $249.5894 | $249.59 | $249.60 | $249.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $36.51 | 10.127% | $40.2074 | $40.21 | $40.20 | $40.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $188.95 | 7.813% | $203.7127 | $203.71 | $203.70 | $203.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $183.94 | 13.821% | $209.3623 | $209.36 | $209.35 | $209.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,075.45 | $1,174.2436 | $1,174.25 | $1,174.20 | $1,174.20 | |