| 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 | $163.44 | 5.103% | $171.7803 | $171.78 | $171.80 | $171.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $157.64 | 10.709% | $174.5217 | $174.52 | $174.50 | $174.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $116.98 | 12.244% | $131.303 | $131.30 | $131.30 | $131.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $27.52 | 9.507% | $30.1363 | $30.14 | $30.15 | $30.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $130.66 | 7.421% | $140.3563 | $140.36 | $140.35 | $140.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $94.27 | 4.855% | $98.8468 | $98.85 | $98.85 | $98.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $207.73 | 9.246% | $226.9367 | $226.94 | $226.95 | $226.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $898.24 | $973.8811 | $973.89 | $973.90 | $973.80 | |