| 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 | $166.48 | 5.256% | $175.2302 | $175.23 | $175.25 | $175.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $118.69 | 6.801% | $126.7621 | $126.76 | $126.75 | $126.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $95.36 | 5.178% | $100.2977 | $100.30 | $100.30 | $100.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $8.77 | 11.413% | $9.7709 | $9.77 | $9.75 | $9.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $188.37 | 10.773% | $208.6631 | $208.66 | $208.65 | $208.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $180.50 | 6.111% | $191.5304 | $191.53 | $191.55 | $191.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $186.80 | 3.259% | $192.8878 | $192.89 | $192.90 | $192.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $944.97 | $1,005.1422 | $1,005.14 | $1,005.15 | $1,005.20 | |