| 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 | $158.52 | 9.427% | $173.4637 | $173.46 | $173.45 | $173.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $226.31 | 5.739% | $239.2979 | $239.30 | $239.30 | $239.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $151.38 | 11.698% | $169.0884 | $169.09 | $169.10 | $169.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $23.70 | 4.784% | $24.8338 | $24.83 | $24.85 | $24.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $217.32 | 8.445% | $235.6727 | $235.67 | $235.65 | $235.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $220.96 | 5.733% | $233.6276 | $233.63 | $233.65 | $233.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $137.97 | 3.724% | $143.108 | $143.11 | $143.10 | $143.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,136.16 | $1,219.0921 | $1,219.09 | $1,219.10 | $1,219.10 | |