| 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 | $161.50 | 7.225% | $173.1684 | $173.17 | $173.15 | $173.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $170.90 | 4.745% | $179.0092 | $179.01 | $179.00 | $179.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $40.67 | 9.158% | $44.3946 | $44.39 | $44.40 | $44.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $39.27 | 8.339% | $42.5447 | $42.54 | $42.55 | $42.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $102.64 | 12.703% | $115.6784 | $115.68 | $115.70 | $115.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $52.43 | 8.631% | $56.9552 | $56.96 | $56.95 | $57.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $190.98 | 6.371% | $203.1473 | $203.15 | $203.15 | $203.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $758.39 | $814.8978 | $814.90 | $814.90 | $814.90 | |