| 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 | $173.25 | 7.609% | $186.4326 | $186.43 | $186.45 | $186.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $230.48 | 6.479% | $245.4128 | $245.41 | $245.40 | $245.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $149.99 | 13.402% | $170.0917 | $170.09 | $170.10 | $170.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $144.74 | 9.868% | $159.0229 | $159.02 | $159.00 | $159.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $39.59 | 11.733% | $44.2351 | $44.24 | $44.25 | $44.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $171.40 | 6.390% | $182.3525 | $182.35 | $182.35 | $182.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $152.59 | 7.539% | $164.0938 | $164.09 | $164.10 | $164.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,062.04 | $1,151.6414 | $1,151.63 | $1,151.65 | $1,151.60 | |