| 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 | $159.37 | 8.552% | $172.9993 | $173.00 | $173.00 | $173.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $173.67 | 8.468% | $188.3764 | $188.38 | $188.40 | $188.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $104.52 | 3.406% | $108.08 | $108.08 | $108.10 | $108.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $197.46 | 13.199% | $223.5227 | $223.52 | $223.50 | $223.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $209.94 | 11.160% | $233.3693 | $233.37 | $233.35 | $233.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $189.53 | 9.147% | $206.8663 | $206.87 | $206.85 | $206.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $137.48 | 7.485% | $147.7704 | $147.77 | $147.75 | $147.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,171.97 | $1,280.9844 | $1,280.99 | $1,280.95 | $1,281.10 | |