| 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 | $163.32 | 5.338% | $172.038 | $172.04 | $172.05 | $172.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $190.67 | 5.774% | $201.6793 | $201.68 | $201.70 | $201.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $200.68 | 5.852% | $212.4238 | $212.42 | $212.40 | $212.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $91.57 | 10.328% | $101.0273 | $101.03 | $101.05 | $101.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $6.37 | 12.848% | $7.1884 | $7.19 | $7.20 | $7.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $163.81 | 9.136% | $178.7757 | $178.78 | $178.80 | $178.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $17.85 | 9.174% | $19.4876 | $19.49 | $19.50 | $19.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $834.27 | $892.6201 | $892.63 | $892.70 | $892.60 | |