| 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 | $164.76 | 5.147% | $173.2402 | $173.24 | $173.25 | $173.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $108.32 | 8.182% | $117.1827 | $117.18 | $117.20 | $117.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $154.46 | 11.850% | $172.7635 | $172.76 | $172.75 | $172.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $115.88 | 3.700% | $120.1676 | $120.17 | $120.15 | $120.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $227.34 | 4.189% | $236.8633 | $236.86 | $236.85 | $236.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $224.64 | 5.422% | $236.82 | $236.82 | $236.80 | $236.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $5.41 | 10.741% | $5.9911 | $5.99 | $6.00 | $6.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,000.81 | $1,063.0284 | $1,063.02 | $1,063.00 | $1,063.10 | |