| 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 | $163.34 | 5.816% | $172.8399 | $172.84 | $172.85 | $172.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $194.39 | 6.646% | $207.3092 | $207.31 | $207.30 | $207.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $178.32 | 10.488% | $197.0222 | $197.02 | $197.00 | $197.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $77.75 | 11.456% | $86.657 | $86.66 | $86.65 | $86.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $215.47 | 3.866% | $223.8001 | $223.80 | $223.80 | $223.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $170.30 | 13.645% | $193.5374 | $193.54 | $193.55 | $193.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $235.50 | 5.550% | $248.5703 | $248.57 | $248.55 | $248.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,235.07 | $1,329.7361 | $1,329.74 | $1,329.70 | $1,329.70 | |