| 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 | $163.26 | 6.245% | $173.4556 | $173.46 | $173.45 | $173.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $105.60 | 12.177% | $118.4589 | $118.46 | $118.45 | $118.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $150.95 | 10.764% | $167.1983 | $167.20 | $167.20 | $167.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $27.46 | 6.203% | $29.1633 | $29.16 | $29.15 | $29.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $215.52 | 10.675% | $238.5268 | $238.53 | $238.55 | $238.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $165.55 | 10.825% | $183.4708 | $183.47 | $183.45 | $183.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $120.36 | 10.222% | $132.6632 | $132.66 | $132.65 | $132.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $948.70 | $1,042.9369 | $1,042.94 | $1,042.90 | $1,043.10 | |