| 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 | $161.41 | 7.258% | $173.1251 | $173.13 | $173.15 | $173.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $11.62 | 5.657% | $12.2773 | $12.28 | $12.30 | $12.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $67.54 | 12.376% | $75.8988 | $75.90 | $75.90 | $75.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $218.99 | 12.263% | $245.8447 | $245.84 | $245.85 | $245.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $142.63 | 3.444% | $147.5422 | $147.54 | $147.55 | $147.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $183.51 | 3.296% | $189.5585 | $189.56 | $189.55 | $189.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $129.28 | 13.149% | $146.279 | $146.28 | $146.30 | $146.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $914.98 | $990.5256 | $990.53 | $990.60 | $990.50 | |