| 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 | $164.92 | 3.125% | $170.0738 | $170.07 | $170.05 | $170.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $176.45 | 13.466% | $200.2108 | $200.21 | $200.20 | $200.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $83.78 | 13.371% | $94.9822 | $94.98 | $95.00 | $95.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $235.79 | 5.533% | $248.8363 | $248.84 | $248.85 | $248.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $18.33 | 11.848% | $20.5017 | $20.50 | $20.50 | $20.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $138.56 | 12.491% | $155.8675 | $155.87 | $155.85 | $155.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $34.70 | 6.451% | $36.9385 | $36.94 | $36.95 | $36.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $852.53 | $927.4108 | $927.41 | $927.40 | $927.40 | |