| 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 | $158.38 | 9.253% | $173.0349 | $173.03 | $173.05 | $173.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $223.85 | 7.120% | $239.7881 | $239.79 | $239.80 | $239.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $156.68 | 7.380% | $168.243 | $168.24 | $168.25 | $168.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $148.69 | 11.620% | $165.9678 | $165.97 | $165.95 | $166.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $193.99 | 13.106% | $219.4143 | $219.41 | $219.40 | $219.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $122.29 | 12.267% | $137.2913 | $137.29 | $137.30 | $137.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $230.55 | 8.214% | $249.4874 | $249.49 | $249.50 | $249.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,234.43 | $1,353.2268 | $1,353.22 | $1,353.25 | $1,353.20 | |