| 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 | $163.91 | 5.408% | $172.7743 | $172.77 | $172.75 | $172.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $232.86 | 8.712% | $253.1468 | $253.15 | $253.15 | $253.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $191.58 | 9.113% | $209.0387 | $209.04 | $209.05 | $209.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $98.48 | 10.346% | $108.6687 | $108.67 | $108.65 | $108.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $233.42 | 9.696% | $256.0524 | $256.05 | $256.05 | $256.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $59.30 | 6.743% | $63.2986 | $63.30 | $63.30 | $63.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $25.57 | 7.341% | $27.4471 | $27.45 | $27.45 | $27.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,005.12 | $1,090.4266 | $1,090.43 | $1,090.40 | $1,090.40 | |