| 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 | $164.25 | 5.830% | $173.8258 | $173.83 | $173.85 | $173.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $123.67 | 5.130% | $130.0143 | $130.01 | $130.00 | $130.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $120.90 | 8.487% | $131.1608 | $131.16 | $131.15 | $131.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $18.47 | 9.647% | $20.2518 | $20.25 | $20.25 | $20.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $95.47 | 11.243% | $106.2037 | $106.20 | $106.20 | $106.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $74.64 | 6.375% | $79.3983 | $79.40 | $79.40 | $79.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $240.59 | 4.534% | $251.4984 | $251.50 | $251.50 | $251.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $837.99 | $892.3531 | $892.35 | $892.35 | $892.40 | |