| 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 | $163.28 | 5.375% | $172.0563 | $172.06 | $172.05 | $172.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $138.76 | 10.803% | $153.7502 | $153.75 | $153.75 | $153.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $197.28 | 3.240% | $203.6719 | $203.67 | $203.65 | $203.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $145.79 | 10.178% | $160.6285 | $160.63 | $160.65 | $160.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $98.58 | 6.658% | $105.1435 | $105.14 | $105.15 | $105.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $136.45 | 13.216% | $154.4832 | $154.48 | $154.50 | $154.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $239.87 | 13.758% | $272.8713 | $272.87 | $272.85 | $272.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,120.01 | $1,222.6049 | $1,222.60 | $1,222.60 | $1,222.70 | |