| 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 | $162.81 | 6.788% | $173.8615 | $173.86 | $173.85 | $173.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $155.27 | 13.508% | $176.2439 | $176.24 | $176.25 | $176.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $114.75 | 9.857% | $126.0609 | $126.06 | $126.05 | $126.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $230.84 | 6.127% | $244.9836 | $244.98 | $245.00 | $245.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $172.82 | 8.294% | $187.1537 | $187.15 | $187.15 | $187.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $120.43 | 6.184% | $127.8774 | $127.88 | $127.90 | $127.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $35.86 | 8.157% | $38.7851 | $38.79 | $38.80 | $38.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $992.78 | $1,074.9661 | $1,074.96 | $1,075.00 | $1,075.10 | |