| 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 | $173.47 | 5.625% | $183.2277 | $183.23 | $183.25 | $183.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $95.28 | 4.697% | $99.7553 | $99.76 | $99.75 | $99.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $58.75 | 9.741% | $64.4728 | $64.47 | $64.45 | $64.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $246.98 | 10.474% | $272.8487 | $272.85 | $272.85 | $272.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $133.48 | 13.775% | $151.8669 | $151.87 | $151.85 | $151.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $181.68 | 11.519% | $202.6077 | $202.61 | $202.60 | $202.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $155.30 | 6.325% | $165.1227 | $165.12 | $165.10 | $165.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,044.94 | $1,139.9018 | $1,139.91 | $1,139.85 | $1,139.90 | |