| 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 | $164.61 | 5.490% | $173.6471 | $173.65 | $173.65 | $173.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $82.52 | 5.178% | $86.7929 | $86.79 | $86.80 | $86.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $218.44 | 13.219% | $247.3156 | $247.32 | $247.30 | $247.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $183.61 | 5.163% | $193.0898 | $193.09 | $193.10 | $193.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $131.62 | 4.212% | $137.1638 | $137.16 | $137.15 | $137.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $23.98 | 5.628% | $25.3296 | $25.33 | $25.35 | $25.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $201.98 | 9.519% | $221.2065 | $221.21 | $221.20 | $221.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,006.76 | $1,084.5453 | $1,084.55 | $1,084.55 | $1,084.50 | |