| 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 | $162.82 | 6.323% | $173.1151 | $173.12 | $173.10 | $173.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $200.38 | 10.659% | $221.7385 | $221.74 | $221.75 | $221.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $219.76 | 3.304% | $227.0209 | $227.02 | $227.00 | $227.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $199.74 | 10.585% | $220.8825 | $220.88 | $220.90 | $220.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $181.69 | 12.478% | $204.3613 | $204.36 | $204.35 | $204.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $119.41 | 12.329% | $134.1321 | $134.13 | $134.15 | $134.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $199.57 | 4.146% | $207.8442 | $207.84 | $207.85 | $207.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,283.37 | $1,389.0946 | $1,389.09 | $1,389.10 | $1,389.00 | |