| 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 | $173.44 | 5.692% | $183.3122 | $183.31 | $183.30 | $183.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $247.90 | 6.719% | $264.5564 | $264.56 | $264.55 | $264.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $149.56 | 9.575% | $163.8804 | $163.88 | $163.90 | $163.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $228.28 | 12.597% | $257.0364 | $257.04 | $257.05 | $257.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $133.95 | 6.868% | $143.1497 | $143.15 | $143.15 | $143.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $30.92 | 13.196% | $35.0002 | $35.00 | $35.00 | $35.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $153.76 | 11.125% | $170.8658 | $170.87 | $170.85 | $170.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,117.81 | $1,217.8011 | $1,217.81 | $1,217.80 | $1,217.80 | |