| 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 | $166.35 | 5.653% | $175.7538 | $175.75 | $175.75 | $175.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $114.31 | 5.487% | $120.5822 | $120.58 | $120.60 | $120.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $115.67 | 6.624% | $123.332 | $123.33 | $123.35 | $123.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $45.62 | 13.843% | $51.9352 | $51.94 | $51.95 | $51.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $203.29 | 13.264% | $230.2544 | $230.25 | $230.25 | $230.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $159.75 | 8.629% | $173.5348 | $173.53 | $173.55 | $173.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $96.92 | 11.382% | $107.9514 | $107.95 | $107.95 | $108.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $901.91 | $983.3438 | $983.33 | $983.40 | $983.40 | |