| 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 | $163.91 | 5.831% | $173.4676 | $173.47 | $173.45 | $173.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $223.71 | 13.496% | $253.9019 | $253.90 | $253.90 | $253.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $38.43 | 4.642% | $40.2139 | $40.21 | $40.20 | $40.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $114.51 | 9.622% | $125.5282 | $125.53 | $125.55 | $125.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $134.33 | 11.337% | $149.559 | $149.56 | $149.55 | $149.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $220.98 | 7.847% | $238.3203 | $238.32 | $238.30 | $238.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $211.98 | 5.414% | $223.4566 | $223.46 | $223.45 | $223.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,107.85 | $1,204.4475 | $1,204.45 | $1,204.40 | $1,204.50 | |