| 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 | $163.48 | 5.698% | $172.7951 | $172.80 | $172.80 | $172.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $99.96 | 6.148% | $106.1055 | $106.11 | $106.10 | $106.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $210.52 | 5.210% | $221.4881 | $221.49 | $221.50 | $221.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $86.25 | 4.152% | $89.8311 | $89.83 | $89.85 | $89.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $115.71 | 12.602% | $130.2918 | $130.29 | $130.30 | $130.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $250.73 | 9.254% | $273.9326 | $273.93 | $273.95 | $273.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $218.43 | 11.235% | $242.9706 | $242.97 | $242.95 | $243.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,145.08 | $1,237.4148 | $1,237.42 | $1,237.45 | $1,237.40 | |