| 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 | $161.48 | 7.179% | $173.0726 | $173.07 | $173.05 | $173.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $163.28 | 6.141% | $173.307 | $173.31 | $173.30 | $173.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $223.71 | 5.208% | $235.3608 | $235.36 | $235.35 | $235.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $184.61 | 9.324% | $201.823 | $201.82 | $201.80 | $201.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $12.51 | 13.415% | $14.1882 | $14.19 | $14.20 | $14.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $130.56 | 6.515% | $139.066 | $139.07 | $139.05 | $139.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $97.89 | 6.349% | $104.105 | $104.11 | $104.10 | $104.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $974.04 | $1,040.9226 | $1,040.93 | $1,040.85 | $1,041.00 | |