| 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 | $164.39 | 4.731% | $172.1673 | $172.17 | $172.15 | $172.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $224.62 | 13.187% | $254.2406 | $254.24 | $254.25 | $254.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $63.38 | 9.206% | $69.2148 | $69.21 | $69.20 | $69.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $87.30 | 12.874% | $98.539 | $98.54 | $98.55 | $98.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $74.27 | 8.764% | $80.779 | $80.78 | $80.80 | $80.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $160.62 | 6.192% | $170.5656 | $170.57 | $170.55 | $170.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $225.65 | 10.456% | $249.244 | $249.24 | $249.25 | $249.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,000.23 | $1,094.7503 | $1,094.75 | $1,094.75 | $1,094.70 | |