| 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 | $159.85 | 8.238% | $173.0184 | $173.02 | $173.00 | $173.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $172.77 | 10.795% | $191.4205 | $191.42 | $191.40 | $191.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $241.94 | 8.854% | $263.3614 | $263.36 | $263.35 | $263.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $67.77 | 10.333% | $74.7727 | $74.77 | $74.75 | $74.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $82.91 | 13.816% | $94.3648 | $94.36 | $94.35 | $94.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $222.88 | 5.832% | $235.8784 | $235.88 | $235.90 | $235.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $97.53 | 9.181% | $106.4842 | $106.48 | $106.50 | $106.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,045.65 | $1,139.3004 | $1,139.29 | $1,139.25 | $1,139.40 | |