| 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 | $164.50 | 5.264% | $173.1593 | $173.16 | $173.15 | $173.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $119.31 | 9.614% | $130.7805 | $130.78 | $130.80 | $130.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $102.38 | 5.432% | $107.9413 | $107.94 | $107.95 | $107.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $55.74 | 4.432% | $58.2104 | $58.21 | $58.20 | $58.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $59.96 | 8.845% | $65.2635 | $65.26 | $65.25 | $65.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $198.71 | 5.499% | $209.6371 | $209.64 | $209.65 | $209.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $239.38 | 8.312% | $259.2773 | $259.28 | $259.30 | $259.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $939.98 | $1,004.2694 | $1,004.27 | $1,004.30 | $1,004.30 | |