| 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 | $159.82 | 8.351% | $173.1666 | $173.17 | $173.15 | $173.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $243.29 | 13.773% | $276.7983 | $276.80 | $276.80 | $276.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $109.30 | 11.763% | $122.157 | $122.16 | $122.15 | $122.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $213.39 | 11.300% | $237.5031 | $237.50 | $237.50 | $237.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $11.67 | 5.245% | $12.2821 | $12.28 | $12.30 | $12.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $152.65 | 12.223% | $171.3084 | $171.31 | $171.30 | $171.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $12.53 | 12.134% | $14.0504 | $14.05 | $14.05 | $14.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $902.65 | $1,007.2659 | $1,007.27 | $1,007.25 | $1,007.40 | |