| 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 | $165.76 | 4.425% | $173.0949 | $173.09 | $173.10 | $173.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $72.66 | 13.228% | $82.2715 | $82.27 | $82.25 | $82.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $54.44 | 8.326% | $58.9727 | $58.97 | $58.95 | $59.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $142.55 | 3.184% | $147.0888 | $147.09 | $147.10 | $147.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $243.70 | 6.751% | $260.1522 | $260.15 | $260.15 | $260.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $114.78 | 6.865% | $122.6596 | $122.66 | $122.65 | $122.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $39.81 | 3.696% | $41.2814 | $41.28 | $41.30 | $41.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $833.70 | $885.5211 | $885.51 | $885.50 | $885.70 | |