| 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 | $159.64 | 8.484% | $173.1839 | $173.18 | $173.20 | $173.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $166.87 | 3.870% | $173.3279 | $173.33 | $173.35 | $173.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $172.38 | 13.676% | $195.9547 | $195.95 | $195.95 | $196.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $240.31 | 13.302% | $272.276 | $272.28 | $272.30 | $272.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $44.98 | 8.761% | $48.9207 | $48.92 | $48.90 | $48.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $44.72 | 5.226% | $47.0571 | $47.06 | $47.05 | $47.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $34.48 | 12.641% | $38.8386 | $38.84 | $38.85 | $38.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $863.38 | $949.5589 | $949.56 | $949.60 | $949.60 | |