| 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 | $162.67 | 5.434% | $171.5095 | $171.51 | $171.50 | $171.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $101.60 | 4.537% | $106.2096 | $106.21 | $106.20 | $106.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $144.85 | 7.607% | $155.8687 | $155.87 | $155.85 | $155.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $155.77 | 11.711% | $174.0122 | $174.01 | $174.00 | $174.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $177.42 | 5.816% | $187.7387 | $187.74 | $187.75 | $187.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $12.46 | 8.759% | $13.5514 | $13.55 | $13.55 | $13.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $82.42 | 3.380% | $85.2058 | $85.21 | $85.20 | $85.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $837.19 | $894.0959 | $894.10 | $894.05 | $894.10 | |