| 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 | $164.92 | 5.443% | $173.8966 | $173.90 | $173.90 | $173.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $34.59 | 4.776% | $36.242 | $36.24 | $36.25 | $36.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $72.60 | 5.724% | $76.7556 | $76.76 | $76.75 | $76.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $237.32 | 6.187% | $252.003 | $252.00 | $252.00 | $252.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $130.99 | 7.204% | $140.4265 | $140.43 | $140.45 | $140.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $181.35 | 7.141% | $194.3002 | $194.30 | $194.30 | $194.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $196.29 | 6.814% | $209.6652 | $209.67 | $209.65 | $209.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,018.06 | $1,083.2891 | $1,083.30 | $1,083.30 | $1,083.30 | |