| 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 | $125.82 | 4.175% | $131.073 | $131.07 | $131.05 | $131.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $161.56 | 4.430% | $168.7171 | $168.72 | $168.70 | $168.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $111.86 | 5.863% | $118.4184 | $118.42 | $118.40 | $118.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $70.64 | 4.759% | $74.0018 | $74.00 | $74.00 | $74.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $5.57 | 4.461% | $5.8185 | $5.82 | $5.80 | $5.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $163.99 | 5.482% | $172.9799 | $172.98 | $173.00 | $173.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $198.59 | 11.778% | $221.9799 | $221.98 | $222.00 | $222.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $838.03 | $892.9886 | $892.99 | $892.95 | $893.00 | |