| 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 | $159.61 | 8.534% | $173.2311 | $173.23 | $173.25 | $173.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $187.43 | 11.749% | $209.4512 | $209.45 | $209.45 | $209.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $65.66 | 13.332% | $74.4138 | $74.41 | $74.40 | $74.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $24.75 | 6.143% | $26.2704 | $26.27 | $26.25 | $26.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $45.98 | 9.830% | $50.4998 | $50.50 | $50.50 | $50.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $167.76 | 13.199% | $189.9026 | $189.90 | $189.90 | $189.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $206.66 | 11.829% | $231.1058 | $231.11 | $231.10 | $231.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $857.85 | $954.8747 | $954.87 | $954.85 | $954.90 | |