| 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 | $163.98 | 5.503% | $173.0038 | $173.00 | $173.00 | $173.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $107.42 | 9.782% | $117.9278 | $117.93 | $117.95 | $117.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $249.47 | 4.335% | $260.2845 | $260.28 | $260.30 | $260.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $123.58 | 4.405% | $129.0237 | $129.02 | $129.00 | $129.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $189.82 | 4.688% | $198.7188 | $198.72 | $198.70 | $198.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $218.73 | 9.594% | $239.715 | $239.72 | $239.70 | $239.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $173.93 | 11.573% | $194.0589 | $194.06 | $194.05 | $194.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,226.93 | $1,312.7325 | $1,312.73 | $1,312.70 | $1,312.70 | |