| 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 | $167.43 | 5.219% | $176.1682 | $176.17 | $176.15 | $176.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $173.72 | 6.732% | $185.4148 | $185.41 | $185.40 | $185.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $204.97 | 12.630% | $230.8577 | $230.86 | $230.85 | $230.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $95.55 | 9.731% | $104.848 | $104.85 | $104.85 | $104.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $45.53 | 4.485% | $47.572 | $47.57 | $47.55 | $47.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $190.84 | 13.860% | $217.2904 | $217.29 | $217.30 | $217.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $41.46 | 8.372% | $44.931 | $44.93 | $44.95 | $44.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $919.50 | $1,007.0821 | $1,007.08 | $1,007.05 | $1,007.10 | |