| 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 | $165.97 | 4.520% | $173.4718 | $173.47 | $173.45 | $173.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $205.31 | 5.632% | $216.8731 | $216.87 | $216.85 | $216.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $61.68 | 8.595% | $66.9814 | $66.98 | $67.00 | $67.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $26.60 | 13.633% | $30.2264 | $30.23 | $30.25 | $30.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $223.59 | 9.699% | $245.276 | $245.28 | $245.30 | $245.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $165.61 | 11.174% | $184.1153 | $184.12 | $184.10 | $184.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $121.32 | 8.699% | $131.8736 | $131.87 | $131.85 | $131.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $970.08 | $1,048.8176 | $1,048.82 | $1,048.80 | $1,048.90 | |