| 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 | $164.99 | 5.730% | $174.4439 | $174.44 | $174.45 | $174.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $246.73 | 4.291% | $257.3172 | $257.32 | $257.30 | $257.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $172.75 | 5.437% | $182.1424 | $182.14 | $182.15 | $182.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $145.80 | 5.543% | $153.8817 | $153.88 | $153.90 | $153.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $5.80 | 11.628% | $6.4744 | $6.47 | $6.45 | $6.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $151.70 | 6.196% | $161.0993 | $161.10 | $161.10 | $161.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $125.75 | 10.104% | $138.4558 | $138.46 | $138.45 | $138.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,013.52 | $1,073.8147 | $1,073.81 | $1,073.80 | $1,073.80 | |