| 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 | $163.49 | 4.805% | $171.3457 | $171.35 | $171.35 | $171.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $167.56 | 10.338% | $184.8824 | $184.88 | $184.90 | $184.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $250.54 | 9.455% | $274.2286 | $274.23 | $274.25 | $274.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $107.89 | 4.681% | $112.9403 | $112.94 | $112.95 | $112.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $36.90 | 5.557% | $38.9505 | $38.95 | $38.95 | $39.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $31.34 | 5.830% | $33.1671 | $33.17 | $33.15 | $33.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $162.32 | 9.134% | $177.1463 | $177.15 | $177.15 | $177.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $920.04 | $992.6609 | $992.67 | $992.70 | $992.60 | |