| 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 | $164.42 | 5.223% | $173.0077 | $173.01 | $173.00 | $173.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $122.96 | 5.371% | $129.5642 | $129.56 | $129.55 | $129.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $214.86 | 6.301% | $228.3983 | $228.40 | $228.40 | $228.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $52.53 | 8.538% | $57.015 | $57.02 | $57.00 | $57.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $156.30 | 3.515% | $161.7939 | $161.79 | $161.80 | $161.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $163.98 | 9.441% | $179.4614 | $179.46 | $179.45 | $179.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $148.75 | 4.793% | $155.8796 | $155.88 | $155.90 | $155.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,023.80 | $1,085.1201 | $1,085.12 | $1,085.10 | $1,085.20 | |