| 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 | $164.71 | 5.395% | $173.5961 | $173.60 | $173.60 | $173.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $88.83 | 6.712% | $94.7923 | $94.79 | $94.80 | $94.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $171.43 | 7.736% | $184.6918 | $184.69 | $184.70 | $184.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $117.46 | 3.376% | $121.4254 | $121.43 | $121.45 | $121.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $14.58 | 6.809% | $15.5728 | $15.57 | $15.55 | $15.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $38.71 | 5.813% | $40.9602 | $40.96 | $40.95 | $41.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $57.29 | 3.625% | $59.3668 | $59.37 | $59.35 | $59.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $653.01 | $690.4054 | $690.41 | $690.40 | $690.50 | |