| 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 | $159.84 | 8.341% | $173.1723 | $173.17 | $173.15 | $173.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $86.69 | 7.867% | $93.5099 | $93.51 | $93.50 | $93.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $180.36 | 7.610% | $194.0854 | $194.09 | $194.10 | $194.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $91.56 | 13.494% | $103.9151 | $103.92 | $103.90 | $103.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $201.26 | 9.580% | $220.5407 | $220.54 | $220.55 | $220.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $238.69 | 8.186% | $258.2292 | $258.23 | $258.25 | $258.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $232.70 | 4.481% | $243.1273 | $243.13 | $243.15 | $243.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,191.10 | $1,286.5799 | $1,286.59 | $1,286.60 | $1,286.50 | |