| 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 | $163.37 | 4.444% | $170.6302 | $170.63 | $170.65 | $170.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $169.81 | 9.801% | $186.4531 | $186.45 | $186.45 | $186.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $236.35 | 11.623% | $263.821 | $263.82 | $263.80 | $263.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $139.25 | 11.210% | $154.8599 | $154.86 | $154.85 | $154.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $19.84 | 5.287% | $20.8889 | $20.89 | $20.90 | $20.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $160.54 | 7.745% | $172.9738 | $172.97 | $172.95 | $173.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $158.93 | 5.376% | $167.4741 | $167.47 | $167.45 | $167.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,048.09 | $1,137.1010 | $1,137.09 | $1,137.05 | $1,137.20 | |