| 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 | $173.76 | 5.108% | $182.6357 | $182.64 | $182.65 | $182.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $226.27 | 5.724% | $239.2217 | $239.22 | $239.20 | $239.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $88.95 | 8.704% | $96.6922 | $96.69 | $96.70 | $96.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $75.33 | 4.598% | $78.7937 | $78.79 | $78.80 | $78.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $71.40 | 13.383% | $80.9555 | $80.96 | $80.95 | $81.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $39.64 | 4.530% | $41.4357 | $41.44 | $41.45 | $41.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $225.81 | 12.453% | $253.9301 | $253.93 | $253.95 | $253.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $901.16 | $973.6646 | $973.67 | $973.70 | $973.60 | |