| 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 | $164.48 | 5.810% | $174.0363 | $174.04 | $174.05 | $174.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $94.81 | 7.146% | $101.5851 | $101.59 | $101.60 | $101.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $163.32 | 7.175% | $175.0382 | $175.04 | $175.05 | $175.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $100.48 | 9.129% | $109.6528 | $109.65 | $109.65 | $109.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $118.50 | 10.421% | $130.8489 | $130.85 | $130.85 | $130.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $159.56 | 11.203% | $177.4355 | $177.44 | $177.45 | $177.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $134.67 | 10.638% | $148.9962 | $149.00 | $149.00 | $149.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $935.82 | $1,017.5930 | $1,017.61 | $1,017.65 | $1,017.50 | |