| 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 | $173.90 | 5.472% | $183.4158 | $183.42 | $183.40 | $183.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $164.31 | 5.735% | $173.7332 | $173.73 | $173.75 | $173.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $185.78 | 10.304% | $204.9228 | $204.92 | $204.90 | $204.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $179.36 | 11.652% | $200.259 | $200.26 | $200.25 | $200.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $65.26 | 9.487% | $71.4512 | $71.45 | $71.45 | $71.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $158.86 | 8.583% | $172.495 | $172.50 | $172.50 | $172.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $241.47 | 4.589% | $252.5511 | $252.55 | $252.55 | $252.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,168.94 | $1,258.8281 | $1,258.83 | $1,258.80 | $1,258.90 | |