| 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 | $162.44 | 5.802% | $171.8648 | $171.86 | $171.85 | $171.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $184.52 | 6.765% | $197.0028 | $197.00 | $197.00 | $197.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $208.89 | 10.463% | $230.7462 | $230.75 | $230.75 | $230.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $94.51 | 6.659% | $100.8034 | $100.80 | $100.80 | $100.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $10.32 | 11.247% | $11.4807 | $11.48 | $11.50 | $11.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $43.67 | 11.507% | $48.6951 | $48.70 | $48.70 | $48.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $146.67 | 10.804% | $162.5162 | $162.52 | $162.50 | $162.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $851.02 | $923.1092 | $923.11 | $923.10 | $923.10 | |