| 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 | $163.49 | 5.625% | $172.6863 | $172.69 | $172.70 | $172.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $124.25 | 10.521% | $137.3223 | $137.32 | $137.30 | $137.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $73.58 | 5.218% | $77.4194 | $77.42 | $77.40 | $77.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $143.90 | 3.522% | $148.9682 | $148.97 | $148.95 | $149.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $100.71 | 13.199% | $114.0027 | $114.00 | $114.00 | $114.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $142.56 | 13.476% | $161.7714 | $161.77 | $161.75 | $161.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $121.85 | 10.442% | $134.5736 | $134.57 | $134.55 | $134.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $870.34 | $946.7439 | $946.74 | $946.65 | $946.80 | |