| 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 | $163.97 | 5.729% | $173.3638 | $173.36 | $173.35 | $173.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $140.30 | 4.712% | $146.9109 | $146.91 | $146.90 | $146.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $239.80 | 5.702% | $253.4734 | $253.47 | $253.45 | $253.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $188.47 | 7.793% | $203.1575 | $203.16 | $203.15 | $203.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $7.46 | 8.612% | $8.1025 | $8.10 | $8.10 | $8.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $186.79 | 6.577% | $199.0752 | $199.08 | $199.10 | $199.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $110.47 | 8.613% | $119.9848 | $119.98 | $120.00 | $120.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,037.26 | $1,104.0681 | $1,104.06 | $1,104.05 | $1,104.20 | |