| 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 | $163.29 | 6.406% | $173.7504 | $173.75 | $173.75 | $173.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $147.50 | 3.690% | $152.9428 | $152.94 | $152.95 | $152.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $109.76 | 8.555% | $119.15 | $119.15 | $119.15 | $119.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $144.27 | 11.234% | $160.4773 | $160.48 | $160.50 | $160.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $159.50 | 5.172% | $167.7493 | $167.75 | $167.75 | $167.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $113.71 | 10.801% | $125.9918 | $125.99 | $126.00 | $126.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $131.57 | 13.555% | $149.4043 | $149.40 | $149.40 | $149.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $969.60 | $1,049.4659 | $1,049.46 | $1,049.50 | $1,049.50 | |