| 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 | $164.68 | 5.186% | $173.2203 | $173.22 | $173.20 | $173.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $41.50 | 10.148% | $45.7114 | $45.71 | $45.70 | $45.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $246.57 | 7.408% | $264.8359 | $264.84 | $264.85 | $264.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $92.43 | 11.348% | $102.919 | $102.92 | $102.90 | $102.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $230.53 | 5.152% | $242.4069 | $242.41 | $242.40 | $242.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $76.29 | 9.810% | $83.774 | $83.77 | $83.75 | $83.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $69.73 | 4.675% | $72.9899 | $72.99 | $73.00 | $73.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $921.73 | $985.8574 | $985.86 | $985.80 | $985.80 | |