| 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 | $162.51 | 5.539% | $171.5114 | $171.51 | $171.50 | $171.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $51.52 | 6.278% | $54.7544 | $54.75 | $54.75 | $54.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $187.93 | 13.673% | $213.6257 | $213.63 | $213.65 | $213.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $164.69 | 7.318% | $176.742 | $176.74 | $176.75 | $176.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $161.92 | 5.735% | $171.2061 | $171.21 | $171.20 | $171.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $91.34 | 6.726% | $97.4835 | $97.48 | $97.50 | $97.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $224.34 | 13.476% | $254.5721 | $254.57 | $254.55 | $254.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,044.25 | $1,139.8952 | $1,139.89 | $1,139.90 | $1,139.90 | |