| 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 | $158.41 | 9.321% | $173.1754 | $173.18 | $173.20 | $173.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $166.81 | 7.335% | $179.0455 | $179.05 | $179.05 | $179.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $239.53 | 9.256% | $261.7009 | $261.70 | $261.70 | $261.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $155.67 | 11.150% | $173.0272 | $173.03 | $173.05 | $173.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $166.50 | 5.617% | $175.8523 | $175.85 | $175.85 | $175.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $14.93 | 7.427% | $16.0389 | $16.04 | $16.05 | $16.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $83.95 | 5.285% | $88.3868 | $88.39 | $88.40 | $88.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $985.80 | $1,067.2270 | $1,067.24 | $1,067.30 | $1,067.20 | |