| 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 | $163.70 | 5.811% | $173.2126 | $173.21 | $173.20 | $173.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $134.47 | 11.426% | $149.8345 | $149.83 | $149.85 | $149.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $50.38 | 6.502% | $53.6557 | $53.66 | $53.65 | $53.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $87.77 | 5.418% | $92.5254 | $92.53 | $92.55 | $92.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $106.26 | 10.234% | $117.1346 | $117.13 | $117.15 | $117.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $242.50 | 8.542% | $263.2144 | $263.21 | $263.20 | $263.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $188.50 | 4.555% | $197.0862 | $197.09 | $197.10 | $197.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $973.58 | $1,046.6634 | $1,046.66 | $1,046.70 | $1,046.60 | |