| 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 | $165.85 | 5.828% | $175.5157 | $175.52 | $175.50 | $175.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $203.32 | 6.274% | $216.0763 | $216.08 | $216.10 | $216.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $239.56 | 12.669% | $269.9099 | $269.91 | $269.90 | $269.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $44.87 | 4.407% | $46.8474 | $46.85 | $46.85 | $46.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $34.97 | 7.295% | $37.5211 | $37.52 | $37.50 | $37.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $51.56 | 3.798% | $53.5182 | $53.52 | $53.50 | $53.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $157.37 | 4.171% | $163.9339 | $163.93 | $163.95 | $163.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $897.50 | $963.3225 | $963.33 | $963.30 | $963.20 | |