| 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 | $163.74 | 5.326% | $172.4608 | $172.46 | $172.45 | $172.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $204.28 | 5.377% | $215.2641 | $215.26 | $215.25 | $215.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $52.33 | 10.609% | $57.8817 | $57.88 | $57.90 | $57.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $139.57 | 4.704% | $146.1354 | $146.14 | $146.15 | $146.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $214.92 | 9.817% | $236.0187 | $236.02 | $236.00 | $236.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $165.42 | 5.314% | $174.2104 | $174.21 | $174.20 | $174.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $157.29 | 8.266% | $170.2916 | $170.29 | $170.30 | $170.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,097.55 | $1,172.2627 | $1,172.26 | $1,172.25 | $1,172.30 | |