| 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 | $166.48 | 4.436% | $173.8651 | $173.87 | $173.85 | $173.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $172.79 | 10.528% | $190.9813 | $190.98 | $191.00 | $191.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $114.42 | 8.198% | $123.8002 | $123.80 | $123.80 | $123.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $49.74 | 6.737% | $53.091 | $53.09 | $53.10 | $53.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $64.32 | 7.385% | $69.07 | $69.07 | $69.05 | $69.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $213.72 | 10.633% | $236.4448 | $236.44 | $236.45 | $236.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $248.99 | 11.566% | $277.7882 | $277.79 | $277.80 | $277.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,030.46 | $1,125.0406 | $1,125.04 | $1,125.05 | $1,125.10 | |