| 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 | $164.75 | 5.668% | $174.088 | $174.09 | $174.10 | $174.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $95.42 | 9.850% | $104.8189 | $104.82 | $104.80 | $104.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $48.34 | 6.362% | $51.4154 | $51.42 | $51.40 | $51.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $185.74 | 6.510% | $197.8317 | $197.83 | $197.85 | $197.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $162.61 | 5.327% | $171.2722 | $171.27 | $171.25 | $171.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $80.38 | 8.488% | $87.2027 | $87.20 | $87.20 | $87.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $203.90 | 9.338% | $222.9402 | $222.94 | $222.95 | $222.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $941.14 | $1,009.5691 | $1,009.57 | $1,009.55 | $1,009.50 | |