| 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 | $164.37 | 4.750% | $172.1776 | $172.18 | $172.20 | $172.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $119.96 | 13.506% | $136.1618 | $136.16 | $136.15 | $136.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $39.72 | 10.568% | $43.9176 | $43.92 | $43.90 | $43.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $223.71 | 7.731% | $241.005 | $241.01 | $241.00 | $241.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $70.31 | 5.654% | $74.2853 | $74.29 | $74.30 | $74.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $101.47 | 6.173% | $107.7337 | $107.73 | $107.75 | $107.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $115.50 | 10.610% | $127.7546 | $127.75 | $127.75 | $127.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $835.04 | $903.0356 | $903.04 | $903.05 | $903.10 | |