| 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 | $167.86 | 3.258% | $173.3289 | $173.33 | $173.35 | $173.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $229.70 | 7.651% | $247.2743 | $247.27 | $247.25 | $247.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $174.69 | 3.753% | $181.2461 | $181.25 | $181.25 | $181.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $214.34 | 6.455% | $228.1756 | $228.18 | $228.20 | $228.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $77.80 | 7.379% | $83.5409 | $83.54 | $83.55 | $83.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $209.36 | 8.353% | $226.8478 | $226.85 | $226.85 | $226.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $149.85 | 13.510% | $170.0947 | $170.09 | $170.10 | $170.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,223.60 | $1,310.5083 | $1,310.51 | $1,310.55 | $1,310.40 | |