| 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 | $165.69 | 5.742% | $175.2039 | $175.20 | $175.20 | $175.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $48.50 | 9.212% | $52.9678 | $52.97 | $52.95 | $53.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $188.64 | 4.628% | $197.3703 | $197.37 | $197.35 | $197.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $207.88 | 12.708% | $234.2974 | $234.30 | $234.30 | $234.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $124.74 | 13.264% | $141.2855 | $141.29 | $141.30 | $141.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $43.40 | 12.780% | $48.9465 | $48.95 | $48.95 | $48.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $91.37 | 5.680% | $96.5598 | $96.56 | $96.55 | $96.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $870.22 | $946.6312 | $946.64 | $946.60 | $946.70 | |