| 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 | $164.47 | 5.550% | $173.5981 | $173.60 | $173.60 | $173.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $189.90 | 3.588% | $196.7136 | $196.71 | $196.70 | $196.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $8.29 | 4.849% | $8.692 | $8.69 | $8.70 | $8.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $131.29 | 3.602% | $136.0191 | $136.02 | $136.00 | $136.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $12.43 | 4.372% | $12.9734 | $12.97 | $12.95 | $13.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $53.26 | 7.764% | $57.3951 | $57.40 | $57.40 | $57.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $185.67 | 6.456% | $197.6569 | $197.66 | $197.65 | $197.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $745.31 | $783.0482 | $783.05 | $783.00 | $783.10 | |