| 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 | $164.55 | 5.350% | $173.3534 | $173.35 | $173.35 | $173.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $184.45 | 7.869% | $198.9644 | $198.96 | $198.95 | $199.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $161.96 | 12.148% | $181.6349 | $181.63 | $181.65 | $181.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $123.92 | 11.699% | $138.4174 | $138.42 | $138.40 | $138.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $123.67 | 7.384% | $132.8018 | $132.80 | $132.80 | $132.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $70.86 | 9.732% | $77.7561 | $77.76 | $77.75 | $77.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $244.82 | 7.217% | $262.4887 | $262.49 | $262.50 | $262.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,074.23 | $1,165.4167 | $1,165.41 | $1,165.40 | $1,165.50 | |