| 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 | $161.90 | 7.179% | $173.5228 | $173.52 | $173.50 | $173.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $250.68 | 8.708% | $272.5092 | $272.51 | $272.50 | $272.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $234.89 | 11.136% | $261.0474 | $261.05 | $261.05 | $261.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $158.54 | 6.298% | $168.5248 | $168.52 | $168.50 | $168.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $53.36 | 3.737% | $55.3541 | $55.35 | $55.35 | $55.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $102.31 | 10.475% | $113.027 | $113.03 | $113.05 | $113.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $89.97 | 3.740% | $93.3349 | $93.33 | $93.35 | $93.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,051.65 | $1,137.3202 | $1,137.31 | $1,137.30 | $1,137.20 | |