| 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 | $162.50 | 5.404% | $171.2815 | $171.28 | $171.30 | $171.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $86.84 | 5.845% | $91.9158 | $91.92 | $91.90 | $91.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $212.81 | 10.301% | $234.7316 | $234.73 | $234.75 | $234.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $237.39 | 7.252% | $254.6055 | $254.61 | $254.60 | $254.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $123.75 | 7.583% | $133.134 | $133.13 | $133.15 | $133.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $136.52 | 4.637% | $142.8504 | $142.85 | $142.85 | $142.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $8.44 | 3.516% | $8.7368 | $8.74 | $8.75 | $8.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $968.25 | $1,037.2556 | $1,037.26 | $1,037.30 | $1,037.20 | |