| 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 | $163.39 | 5.505% | $172.3846 | $172.38 | $172.40 | $172.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $83.91 | 13.273% | $95.0474 | $95.05 | $95.05 | $95.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $171.73 | 7.719% | $184.9858 | $184.99 | $185.00 | $185.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $162.67 | 13.439% | $184.5312 | $184.53 | $184.55 | $184.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $245.83 | 4.380% | $256.5974 | $256.60 | $256.60 | $256.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $150.76 | 13.138% | $170.5668 | $170.57 | $170.55 | $170.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $9.47 | 7.712% | $10.2003 | $10.20 | $10.20 | $10.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $987.76 | $1,074.3135 | $1,074.32 | $1,074.35 | $1,074.30 | |