| 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 | $164.34 | 5.250% | $172.9679 | $172.97 | $172.95 | $173.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $170.28 | 13.765% | $193.719 | $193.72 | $193.70 | $193.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $168.45 | 5.110% | $177.0578 | $177.06 | $177.05 | $177.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $192.78 | 7.745% | $207.7108 | $207.71 | $207.70 | $207.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $6.60 | 11.670% | $7.3702 | $7.37 | $7.35 | $7.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $158.97 | 7.754% | $171.2965 | $171.30 | $171.30 | $171.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $24.45 | 5.442% | $25.7806 | $25.78 | $25.80 | $25.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $885.87 | $955.9028 | $955.91 | $955.85 | $956.00 | |