| 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 | $165.38 | 5.712% | $174.8265 | $174.83 | $174.85 | $174.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $156.43 | 13.594% | $177.6951 | $177.70 | $177.70 | $177.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $181.33 | 12.519% | $204.0307 | $204.03 | $204.05 | $204.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $171.79 | 7.598% | $184.8426 | $184.84 | $184.85 | $184.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $88.54 | 11.319% | $98.5618 | $98.56 | $98.55 | $98.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $58.81 | 12.395% | $66.0995 | $66.10 | $66.10 | $66.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $242.62 | 9.635% | $265.9964 | $266.00 | $266.00 | $266.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,064.90 | $1,172.0526 | $1,172.06 | $1,172.10 | $1,172.00 | |