| 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 | $163.51 | 5.330% | $172.2251 | $172.23 | $172.25 | $172.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $96.47 | 10.279% | $106.3862 | $106.39 | $106.40 | $106.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $35.26 | 13.196% | $39.9129 | $39.91 | $39.90 | $39.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $166.85 | 4.819% | $174.8905 | $174.89 | $174.90 | $174.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $76.81 | 9.559% | $84.1523 | $84.15 | $84.15 | $84.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $147.54 | 12.195% | $165.5325 | $165.53 | $165.55 | $165.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $119.40 | 12.254% | $134.0313 | $134.03 | $134.05 | $134.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $805.84 | $877.1308 | $877.13 | $877.20 | $877.10 | |