| 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 | $168.27 | 5.708% | $177.8749 | $177.87 | $177.85 | $177.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $248.57 | 13.775% | $282.8105 | $282.81 | $282.80 | $282.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $73.43 | 9.400% | $80.3324 | $80.33 | $80.35 | $80.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $21.26 | 5.667% | $22.4648 | $22.46 | $22.45 | $22.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $20.45 | 5.661% | $21.6077 | $21.61 | $21.60 | $21.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $170.26 | 7.523% | $183.0687 | $183.07 | $183.05 | $183.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $217.25 | 8.152% | $234.9602 | $234.96 | $234.95 | $235.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $919.49 | $1,003.1192 | $1,003.11 | $1,003.05 | $1,003.20 | |