| 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 | $163.68 | 5.359% | $172.4516 | $172.45 | $172.45 | $172.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $198.80 | 10.817% | $220.3042 | $220.30 | $220.30 | $220.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $38.79 | 3.421% | $40.117 | $40.12 | $40.10 | $40.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $19.88 | 13.571% | $22.5779 | $22.58 | $22.60 | $22.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $190.72 | 6.697% | $203.4925 | $203.49 | $203.50 | $203.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $66.97 | 5.820% | $70.8677 | $70.87 | $70.85 | $70.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $137.93 | 11.122% | $153.2706 | $153.27 | $153.25 | $153.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $816.77 | $883.0815 | $883.08 | $883.05 | $883.20 | |