| 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 | $163.98 | 5.570% | $173.1137 | $173.11 | $173.10 | $173.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $90.49 | 8.540% | $98.2178 | $98.22 | $98.20 | $98.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $134.26 | 6.628% | $143.1588 | $143.16 | $143.15 | $143.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $97.90 | 10.817% | $108.4898 | $108.49 | $108.50 | $108.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $182.75 | 7.336% | $196.1565 | $196.16 | $196.15 | $196.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $25.39 | 10.476% | $28.0499 | $28.05 | $28.05 | $28.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $183.37 | 3.358% | $189.5276 | $189.53 | $189.55 | $189.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $878.14 | $936.7141 | $936.72 | $936.70 | $936.70 | |