| 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 | $164.40 | 5.575% | $173.5653 | $173.57 | $173.55 | $173.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $202.76 | 3.476% | $209.8079 | $209.81 | $209.80 | $209.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $244.72 | 12.112% | $274.3605 | $274.36 | $274.35 | $274.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $49.67 | 5.492% | $52.3979 | $52.40 | $52.40 | $52.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $117.68 | 7.857% | $126.9261 | $126.93 | $126.95 | $126.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $196.95 | 9.801% | $216.2531 | $216.25 | $216.25 | $216.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $184.72 | 6.824% | $197.3253 | $197.33 | $197.35 | $197.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,160.90 | $1,250.6361 | $1,250.65 | $1,250.65 | $1,250.70 | |