| 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 | $165.77 | 4.693% | $173.5496 | $173.55 | $173.55 | $173.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $99.44 | 3.871% | $103.2893 | $103.29 | $103.30 | $103.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $147.82 | 9.834% | $162.3566 | $162.36 | $162.35 | $162.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $7.79 | 5.422% | $8.2124 | $8.21 | $8.20 | $8.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $143.52 | 9.721% | $157.4716 | $157.47 | $157.45 | $157.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $56.25 | 8.637% | $61.1083 | $61.11 | $61.10 | $61.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $241.55 | 5.531% | $254.9101 | $254.91 | $254.90 | $254.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $862.14 | $920.8979 | $920.90 | $920.85 | $920.90 | |