| 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 | $163.71 | 6.364% | $174.1285 | $174.13 | $174.15 | $174.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $161.80 | 12.513% | $182.046 | $182.05 | $182.05 | $182.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $217.25 | 13.108% | $245.7271 | $245.73 | $245.75 | $245.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $230.45 | 4.105% | $239.91 | $239.91 | $239.90 | $239.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $6.43 | 10.231% | $7.0879 | $7.09 | $7.10 | $7.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $200.88 | 6.258% | $213.4511 | $213.45 | $213.45 | $213.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $50.41 | 9.167% | $55.0311 | $55.03 | $55.05 | $55.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,030.93 | $1,117.3817 | $1,117.39 | $1,117.45 | $1,117.30 | |