| 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 | $165.60 | 4.742% | $173.4528 | $173.45 | $173.45 | $173.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $73.59 | 12.725% | $82.9543 | $82.95 | $82.95 | $83.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $232.95 | 10.622% | $257.6939 | $257.69 | $257.70 | $257.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $178.74 | 5.756% | $189.0283 | $189.03 | $189.05 | $189.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $160.64 | 7.778% | $173.1346 | $173.13 | $173.15 | $173.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $116.68 | 7.767% | $125.7425 | $125.74 | $125.75 | $125.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $116.57 | 5.382% | $122.8438 | $122.84 | $122.85 | $122.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,044.77 | $1,124.8502 | $1,124.83 | $1,124.90 | $1,124.80 | |