| 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 | $159.53 | 8.585% | $173.2257 | $173.23 | $173.25 | $173.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $51.52 | 3.462% | $53.3036 | $53.30 | $53.30 | $53.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $184.94 | 8.764% | $201.1481 | $201.15 | $201.15 | $201.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $63.75 | 7.399% | $68.4669 | $68.47 | $68.45 | $68.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $145.55 | 3.404% | $150.5045 | $150.50 | $150.50 | $150.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $238.61 | 7.547% | $256.6179 | $256.62 | $256.60 | $256.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $184.51 | 4.342% | $192.5214 | $192.52 | $192.50 | $192.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,028.41 | $1,095.7881 | $1,095.79 | $1,095.75 | $1,095.70 | |