| 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 | $164.41 | 5.340% | $173.1895 | $173.19 | $173.20 | $173.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $78.74 | 5.167% | $82.8085 | $82.81 | $82.80 | $82.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $199.55 | 6.393% | $212.3072 | $212.31 | $212.30 | $212.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $192.53 | 5.238% | $202.6147 | $202.61 | $202.60 | $202.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $153.30 | 6.785% | $163.7014 | $163.70 | $163.70 | $163.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $72.66 | 8.819% | $79.0679 | $79.07 | $79.05 | $79.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $167.60 | 5.137% | $176.2096 | $176.21 | $176.20 | $176.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,028.79 | $1,089.8988 | $1,089.90 | $1,089.85 | $1,089.90 | |