| 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 | $162.33 | 6.543% | $172.9513 | $172.95 | $172.95 | $173.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $247.49 | 7.485% | $266.0146 | $266.01 | $266.00 | $266.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $19.37 | 4.862% | $20.3118 | $20.31 | $20.30 | $20.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $124.63 | 10.605% | $137.847 | $137.85 | $137.85 | $137.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $241.62 | 11.650% | $269.7687 | $269.77 | $269.75 | $269.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $58.63 | 9.263% | $64.0609 | $64.06 | $64.05 | $64.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $230.67 | 8.143% | $249.4535 | $249.45 | $249.45 | $249.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,084.74 | $1,180.4078 | $1,180.40 | $1,180.35 | $1,180.50 | |