| 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 | $163.32 | 5.625% | $172.5068 | $172.51 | $172.50 | $172.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $173.98 | 8.731% | $189.1702 | $189.17 | $189.15 | $189.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $144.44 | 4.428% | $150.8358 | $150.84 | $150.85 | $150.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $93.59 | 8.658% | $101.693 | $101.69 | $101.70 | $101.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $211.90 | 5.309% | $223.1498 | $223.15 | $223.15 | $223.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $234.58 | 5.673% | $247.8877 | $247.89 | $247.90 | $247.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $229.96 | 12.814% | $259.4271 | $259.43 | $259.45 | $259.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,251.77 | $1,344.6704 | $1,344.68 | $1,344.70 | $1,344.60 | |