| 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 | $167.30 | 4.872% | $175.4509 | $175.45 | $175.45 | $175.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $226.73 | 5.491% | $239.1797 | $239.18 | $239.20 | $239.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $134.31 | 10.451% | $148.3467 | $148.35 | $148.35 | $148.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $123.26 | 11.711% | $137.695 | $137.70 | $137.70 | $137.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $167.35 | 3.643% | $173.4466 | $173.45 | $173.45 | $173.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $163.53 | 5.852% | $173.0998 | $173.10 | $173.10 | $173.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $121.94 | 13.592% | $138.5141 | $138.51 | $138.50 | $138.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,104.42 | $1,185.7328 | $1,185.74 | $1,185.75 | $1,185.70 | |