| 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 | $164.30 | 5.658% | $173.5961 | $173.60 | $173.60 | $173.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $130.67 | 11.433% | $145.6095 | $145.61 | $145.60 | $145.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $52.87 | 9.786% | $58.0439 | $58.04 | $58.05 | $58.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $116.42 | 4.510% | $121.6705 | $121.67 | $121.65 | $121.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $236.47 | 3.396% | $244.5005 | $244.50 | $244.50 | $244.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $178.96 | 3.211% | $184.7064 | $184.71 | $184.70 | $184.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $146.48 | 3.112% | $151.0385 | $151.04 | $151.05 | $151.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,026.17 | $1,079.1654 | $1,079.17 | $1,079.15 | $1,079.10 | |