| 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 | $166.70 | 5.733% | $176.2569 | $176.26 | $176.25 | $176.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $158.58 | 3.115% | $163.5198 | $163.52 | $163.50 | $163.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $193.73 | 9.525% | $212.1828 | $212.18 | $212.20 | $212.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $79.42 | 10.160% | $87.4891 | $87.49 | $87.50 | $87.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $16.44 | 12.361% | $18.4721 | $18.47 | $18.45 | $18.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $69.55 | 10.498% | $76.8514 | $76.85 | $76.85 | $76.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $248.79 | 10.608% | $275.1816 | $275.18 | $275.20 | $275.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $933.21 | $1,009.9537 | $1,009.95 | $1,009.95 | $1,010.10 | |