| 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 | $165.85 | 5.817% | $175.4975 | $175.50 | $175.50 | $175.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $216.34 | 8.429% | $234.5753 | $234.58 | $234.60 | $234.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $23.44 | 8.149% | $25.3501 | $25.35 | $25.35 | $25.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $239.51 | 10.527% | $264.7232 | $264.72 | $264.70 | $264.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $149.48 | 9.662% | $163.9228 | $163.92 | $163.90 | $163.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $90.97 | 7.150% | $97.4744 | $97.47 | $97.45 | $97.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $162.93 | 6.424% | $173.3966 | $173.40 | $173.40 | $173.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,048.52 | $1,134.9399 | $1,134.94 | $1,134.90 | $1,135.00 | |