| 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 | $167.99 | 5.129% | $176.6062 | $176.61 | $176.60 | $176.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $87.27 | 12.719% | $98.3699 | $98.37 | $98.35 | $98.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $226.94 | 5.175% | $238.6841 | $238.68 | $238.70 | $238.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $174.64 | 4.717% | $182.8778 | $182.88 | $182.90 | $182.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $120.78 | 3.540% | $125.0556 | $125.06 | $125.05 | $125.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $132.94 | 5.662% | $140.4671 | $140.47 | $140.45 | $140.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $78.49 | 10.783% | $86.9536 | $86.95 | $86.95 | $87.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $989.05 | $1,049.0143 | $1,049.02 | $1,049.00 | $1,049.20 | |