| 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 | $165.83 | 4.328% | $173.0071 | $173.01 | $173.00 | $173.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $125.48 | 3.108% | $129.3799 | $129.38 | $129.40 | $129.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $105.68 | 4.634% | $110.5772 | $110.58 | $110.60 | $110.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $111.65 | 3.155% | $115.1726 | $115.17 | $115.15 | $115.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $249.66 | 4.392% | $260.6251 | $260.63 | $260.65 | $260.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $101.88 | 12.773% | $114.8931 | $114.89 | $114.90 | $114.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $77.38 | 5.655% | $81.7558 | $81.76 | $81.75 | $81.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $937.56 | $985.4108 | $985.42 | $985.45 | $985.50 | |