| 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 | $162.99 | 7.346% | $174.9632 | $174.96 | $174.95 | $175.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $184.96 | 13.161% | $209.3026 | $209.30 | $209.30 | $209.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $94.47 | 9.497% | $103.4418 | $103.44 | $103.45 | $103.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $144.30 | 4.659% | $151.0229 | $151.02 | $151.00 | $151.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $233.95 | 5.374% | $246.5225 | $246.52 | $246.50 | $246.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $102.56 | 9.808% | $112.6191 | $112.62 | $112.60 | $112.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $174.83 | 4.332% | $182.4036 | $182.40 | $182.40 | $182.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,098.06 | $1,180.2757 | $1,180.26 | $1,180.20 | $1,180.20 | |