| 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 | $164.27 | 5.600% | $173.4691 | $173.47 | $173.45 | $173.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $116.25 | 11.472% | $129.5862 | $129.59 | $129.60 | $129.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $98.48 | 10.432% | $108.7534 | $108.75 | $108.75 | $108.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $11.96 | 3.254% | $12.3492 | $12.35 | $12.35 | $12.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $228.71 | 10.542% | $252.8206 | $252.82 | $252.80 | $252.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $202.82 | 9.683% | $222.4591 | $222.46 | $222.45 | $222.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $239.82 | 13.436% | $272.0422 | $272.04 | $272.05 | $272.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,062.31 | $1,171.4798 | $1,171.48 | $1,171.45 | $1,171.50 | |