| 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 | $164.99 | 5.148% | $173.4837 | $173.48 | $173.50 | $173.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $6.36 | 6.102% | $6.7481 | $6.75 | $6.75 | $6.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $122.71 | 6.406% | $130.5708 | $130.57 | $130.55 | $130.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $144.51 | 8.405% | $156.6561 | $156.66 | $156.65 | $156.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $223.35 | 5.539% | $235.7214 | $235.72 | $235.70 | $235.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $49.36 | 8.465% | $53.5383 | $53.54 | $53.55 | $53.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $141.58 | 6.344% | $150.5618 | $150.56 | $150.55 | $150.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $852.86 | $907.2802 | $907.28 | $907.25 | $907.30 | |