| 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 | $166.58 | 5.334% | $175.4654 | $175.47 | $175.45 | $175.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $172.38 | 10.163% | $189.899 | $189.90 | $189.90 | $189.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $148.91 | 12.528% | $167.5654 | $167.57 | $167.55 | $167.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $91.74 | 9.135% | $100.1204 | $100.12 | $100.10 | $100.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $217.62 | 3.472% | $225.1758 | $225.18 | $225.20 | $225.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $36.35 | 8.665% | $39.4997 | $39.50 | $39.50 | $39.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $133.35 | 6.484% | $141.9964 | $142.00 | $142.00 | $142.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $966.93 | $1,039.7221 | $1,039.74 | $1,039.70 | $1,039.80 | |