| 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 | $163.42 | 5.559% | $172.5045 | $172.50 | $172.50 | $172.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $196.53 | 6.809% | $209.9117 | $209.91 | $209.90 | $209.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $208.70 | 8.681% | $226.8172 | $226.82 | $226.80 | $226.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $139.49 | 11.629% | $155.7113 | $155.71 | $155.70 | $155.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $143.81 | 12.279% | $161.4684 | $161.47 | $161.45 | $161.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $58.31 | 3.175% | $60.1613 | $60.16 | $60.15 | $60.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $84.49 | 11.295% | $94.0331 | $94.03 | $94.05 | $94.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $994.75 | $1,080.6075 | $1,080.60 | $1,080.55 | $1,080.60 | |