| 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 | $163.58 | 5.426% | $172.4559 | $172.46 | $172.45 | $172.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $41.29 | 10.846% | $45.7683 | $45.77 | $45.75 | $45.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $131.74 | 3.456% | $136.2929 | $136.29 | $136.30 | $136.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $239.91 | 3.422% | $248.1197 | $248.12 | $248.10 | $248.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $237.66 | 4.518% | $248.3975 | $248.40 | $248.40 | $248.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $217.75 | 5.528% | $229.7872 | $229.79 | $229.80 | $229.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $35.39 | 5.239% | $37.2441 | $37.24 | $37.25 | $37.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,067.32 | $1,118.0656 | $1,118.07 | $1,118.05 | $1,118.10 | |