| 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 | $165.84 | 5.736% | $175.3526 | $175.35 | $175.35 | $175.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $75.55 | 9.249% | $82.5376 | $82.54 | $82.55 | $82.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $181.93 | 8.552% | $197.4887 | $197.49 | $197.50 | $197.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $133.34 | 8.716% | $144.9619 | $144.96 | $144.95 | $145.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $170.27 | 13.299% | $192.9142 | $192.91 | $192.90 | $192.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $134.39 | 10.320% | $148.259 | $148.26 | $148.25 | $148.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $82.52 | 5.763% | $87.2756 | $87.28 | $87.30 | $87.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $943.84 | $1,028.7896 | $1,028.79 | $1,028.80 | $1,028.90 | |