| 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 | $167.91 | 3.129% | $173.1639 | $173.16 | $173.15 | $173.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $228.68 | 12.498% | $257.2604 | $257.26 | $257.25 | $257.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $29.57 | 9.713% | $32.4421 | $32.44 | $32.45 | $32.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $237.66 | 5.320% | $250.3035 | $250.30 | $250.30 | $250.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $18.80 | 13.544% | $21.3463 | $21.35 | $21.35 | $21.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $195.48 | 3.238% | $201.8096 | $201.81 | $201.80 | $201.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $235.46 | 10.602% | $260.4235 | $260.42 | $260.40 | $260.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,113.56 | $1,196.7493 | $1,196.74 | $1,196.70 | $1,196.70 | |