| 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 | $163.86 | 5.586% | $173.0132 | $173.01 | $173.00 | $173.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $112.28 | 5.500% | $118.4554 | $118.46 | $118.45 | $118.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $63.30 | 8.188% | $68.483 | $68.48 | $68.50 | $68.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $216.92 | 11.339% | $241.5166 | $241.52 | $241.50 | $241.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $122.61 | 11.698% | $136.9529 | $136.95 | $136.95 | $137.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $201.29 | 12.655% | $226.7632 | $226.76 | $226.75 | $226.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $190.40 | 5.244% | $200.3846 | $200.38 | $200.40 | $200.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,070.66 | $1,165.5689 | $1,165.56 | $1,165.55 | $1,165.70 | |