| 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 | $172.64 | 5.500% | $182.1352 | $182.14 | $182.15 | $182.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $149.96 | 8.133% | $162.1562 | $162.16 | $162.15 | $162.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $81.84 | 4.610% | $85.6128 | $85.61 | $85.60 | $85.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $26.43 | 8.689% | $28.7265 | $28.73 | $28.75 | $28.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $8.42 | 10.108% | $9.2711 | $9.27 | $9.25 | $9.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $205.46 | 6.540% | $218.8971 | $218.90 | $218.90 | $218.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $229.80 | 6.576% | $244.9116 | $244.91 | $244.90 | $244.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $874.55 | $931.7105 | $931.72 | $931.70 | $931.70 | |