| 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 | $166.78 | 3.870% | $173.2344 | $173.23 | $173.25 | $173.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $71.53 | 5.485% | $75.4534 | $75.45 | $75.45 | $75.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $158.75 | 11.785% | $177.4587 | $177.46 | $177.45 | $177.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $14.74 | 10.516% | $16.2901 | $16.29 | $16.30 | $16.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $234.39 | 5.729% | $247.8182 | $247.82 | $247.80 | $247.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $124.38 | 10.751% | $137.7521 | $137.75 | $137.75 | $137.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $157.97 | 12.602% | $177.8774 | $177.88 | $177.90 | $177.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $928.54 | $1,005.8843 | $1,005.88 | $1,005.90 | $1,006.00 | |