| 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 | $164.84 | 5.273% | $173.532 | $173.53 | $173.55 | $173.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $92.59 | 8.442% | $100.4064 | $100.41 | $100.40 | $100.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $27.67 | 10.462% | $30.5648 | $30.56 | $30.55 | $30.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $48.91 | 10.651% | $54.1194 | $54.12 | $54.10 | $54.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $235.46 | 8.805% | $256.1923 | $256.19 | $256.20 | $256.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $82.99 | 4.412% | $86.6515 | $86.65 | $86.65 | $86.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $159.79 | 9.624% | $175.1682 | $175.17 | $175.15 | $175.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $812.25 | $876.6346 | $876.63 | $876.60 | $876.70 | |