| 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 | $166.37 | 5.622% | $175.7233 | $175.72 | $175.70 | $175.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $125.79 | 5.545% | $132.7651 | $132.77 | $132.75 | $132.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $120.27 | 11.679% | $134.3163 | $134.32 | $134.30 | $134.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $9.60 | 9.596% | $10.5212 | $10.52 | $10.50 | $10.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $115.43 | 3.865% | $119.8914 | $119.89 | $119.90 | $119.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $131.77 | 3.517% | $136.4044 | $136.40 | $136.40 | $136.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $176.76 | 4.395% | $184.5286 | $184.53 | $184.55 | $184.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $845.99 | $894.1503 | $894.15 | $894.10 | $894.10 | |