| 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 | $163.85 | 5.560% | $172.9601 | $172.96 | $172.95 | $173.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $130.95 | 5.242% | $137.8144 | $137.81 | $137.80 | $137.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $60.39 | 9.246% | $65.9737 | $65.97 | $65.95 | $66.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $64.46 | 12.606% | $72.5858 | $72.59 | $72.60 | $72.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $130.68 | 7.649% | $140.6757 | $140.68 | $140.70 | $140.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $113.28 | 5.788% | $119.8366 | $119.84 | $119.85 | $119.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $139.50 | 6.295% | $148.2815 | $148.28 | $148.30 | $148.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $803.11 | $858.1278 | $858.13 | $858.15 | $858.20 | |