| 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 | $158.92 | 9.144% | $173.4516 | $173.45 | $173.45 | $173.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $112.62 | 4.253% | $117.4097 | $117.41 | $117.40 | $117.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $211.28 | 13.319% | $239.4204 | $239.42 | $239.40 | $239.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $107.50 | 4.240% | $112.058 | $112.06 | $112.05 | $112.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $53.27 | 9.239% | $58.1916 | $58.19 | $58.20 | $58.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $146.53 | 7.630% | $157.7102 | $157.71 | $157.70 | $157.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $218.63 | 4.525% | $228.523 | $228.52 | $228.50 | $228.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,008.75 | $1,086.7645 | $1,086.76 | $1,086.70 | $1,086.80 | |