| 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 | $164.83 | 6.794% | $176.0286 | $176.03 | $176.05 | $176.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $195.39 | 3.311% | $201.8594 | $201.86 | $201.85 | $201.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $182.98 | 9.375% | $200.1344 | $200.13 | $200.15 | $200.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $68.82 | 12.420% | $77.3674 | $77.37 | $77.35 | $77.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $173.27 | 3.289% | $178.9689 | $178.97 | $178.95 | $179.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $100.36 | 9.291% | $109.6844 | $109.68 | $109.70 | $109.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $114.72 | 5.360% | $120.869 | $120.87 | $120.85 | $120.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,000.37 | $1,064.9121 | $1,064.91 | $1,064.90 | $1,065.00 | |