| 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 | $165.96 | 4.421% | $173.2971 | $173.30 | $173.30 | $173.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $39.90 | 10.333% | $44.0229 | $44.02 | $44.00 | $44.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $136.95 | 7.311% | $146.9624 | $146.96 | $146.95 | $147.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $193.93 | 12.595% | $218.3555 | $218.36 | $218.35 | $218.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $42.73 | 13.511% | $48.5033 | $48.50 | $48.50 | $48.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $227.26 | 11.650% | $253.7358 | $253.74 | $253.75 | $253.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $238.62 | 10.119% | $262.766 | $262.77 | $262.75 | $262.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,045.35 | $1,147.6430 | $1,147.65 | $1,147.60 | $1,147.70 | |