| 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 | $164.35 | 5.257% | $172.9899 | $172.99 | $173.00 | $173.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $240.96 | 7.832% | $259.832 | $259.83 | $259.85 | $259.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $14.67 | 11.240% | $16.3189 | $16.32 | $16.30 | $16.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $48.42 | 11.422% | $53.9505 | $53.95 | $53.95 | $54.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $145.72 | 5.543% | $153.7973 | $153.80 | $153.80 | $153.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $180.43 | 6.604% | $192.3456 | $192.35 | $192.35 | $192.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $177.33 | 7.132% | $189.9772 | $189.98 | $190.00 | $190.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $971.88 | $1,039.2114 | $1,039.22 | $1,039.25 | $1,039.20 | |