| 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 | $165.27 | 4.136% | $172.1056 | $172.11 | $172.10 | $172.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $148.80 | 6.781% | $158.8901 | $158.89 | $158.90 | $158.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $115.25 | 13.544% | $130.8595 | $130.86 | $130.85 | $130.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $68.33 | 8.832% | $74.3649 | $74.36 | $74.35 | $74.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $158.49 | 7.522% | $170.4116 | $170.41 | $170.40 | $170.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $165.42 | 8.610% | $179.6627 | $179.66 | $179.65 | $179.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $179.26 | 5.701% | $189.4796 | $189.48 | $189.50 | $189.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,000.82 | $1,075.7740 | $1,075.77 | $1,075.75 | $1,075.90 | |