| 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 | $165.43 | 4.578% | $173.0034 | $173.00 | $173.00 | $173.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $248.44 | 3.646% | $257.4981 | $257.50 | $257.50 | $257.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $84.63 | 7.457% | $90.9409 | $90.94 | $90.95 | $90.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $71.79 | 10.874% | $79.5964 | $79.60 | $79.60 | $79.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $173.60 | 13.839% | $197.6245 | $197.62 | $197.60 | $197.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $28.87 | 8.139% | $31.2197 | $31.22 | $31.20 | $31.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $66.76 | 10.139% | $73.5288 | $73.53 | $73.55 | $73.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $839.52 | $903.4118 | $903.41 | $903.40 | $903.30 | |