| 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 | $162.89 | 5.240% | $171.4254 | $171.43 | $171.45 | $171.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $173.65 | 6.362% | $184.6976 | $184.70 | $184.70 | $184.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $13.53 | 8.555% | $14.6875 | $14.69 | $14.70 | $14.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $180.62 | 5.238% | $190.0809 | $190.08 | $190.10 | $190.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $109.75 | 3.844% | $113.9688 | $113.97 | $113.95 | $114.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $11.66 | 13.651% | $13.2517 | $13.25 | $13.25 | $13.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $49.56 | 11.470% | $55.2445 | $55.24 | $55.25 | $55.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $701.66 | $743.3564 | $743.36 | $743.40 | $743.40 | |