| 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 | $155.30 | 11.702% | $173.4732 | $173.47 | $173.45 | $173.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $211.34 | 13.847% | $240.6042 | $240.60 | $240.60 | $240.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $231.47 | 12.512% | $260.4315 | $260.43 | $260.45 | $260.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $82.95 | 10.810% | $91.9169 | $91.92 | $91.90 | $91.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $50.80 | 3.270% | $52.4612 | $52.46 | $52.45 | $52.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $5.96 | 11.675% | $6.6558 | $6.66 | $6.65 | $6.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $186.73 | 8.858% | $203.2705 | $203.27 | $203.25 | $203.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $924.55 | $1,028.8133 | $1,028.81 | $1,028.75 | $1,028.90 | |