| 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 | $173.25 | 6.300% | $184.1648 | $184.16 | $184.15 | $184.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $241.90 | 7.600% | $260.2844 | $260.28 | $260.30 | $260.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $238.32 | 8.809% | $259.3136 | $259.31 | $259.30 | $259.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $98.48 | 6.517% | $104.8979 | $104.90 | $104.90 | $104.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $85.38 | 10.699% | $94.5148 | $94.51 | $94.50 | $94.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $176.68 | 8.353% | $191.4381 | $191.44 | $191.45 | $191.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $71.54 | 5.441% | $75.4325 | $75.43 | $75.45 | $75.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,085.55 | $1,170.0461 | $1,170.03 | $1,170.05 | $1,170.00 | |