| 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 | $159.72 | 8.333% | $173.0295 | $173.03 | $173.05 | $173.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $138.79 | 7.774% | $149.5795 | $149.58 | $149.60 | $149.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $112.98 | 7.641% | $121.6128 | $121.61 | $121.60 | $121.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $9.74 | 10.804% | $10.7923 | $10.79 | $10.80 | $10.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $202.46 | 6.844% | $216.3164 | $216.32 | $216.30 | $216.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $221.48 | 9.437% | $242.3811 | $242.38 | $242.40 | $242.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $178.98 | 11.204% | $199.0329 | $199.03 | $199.05 | $199.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,024.15 | $1,112.7445 | $1,112.74 | $1,112.80 | $1,112.70 | |