| 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 | $163.59 | 5.742% | $172.9833 | $172.98 | $173.00 | $173.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $166.54 | 13.734% | $189.4126 | $189.41 | $189.40 | $189.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $162.33 | 4.152% | $169.0699 | $169.07 | $169.05 | $169.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $37.70 | 13.679% | $42.857 | $42.86 | $42.85 | $42.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $154.48 | 12.396% | $173.6293 | $173.63 | $173.65 | $173.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $226.74 | 5.622% | $239.4873 | $239.49 | $239.50 | $239.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $172.74 | 6.404% | $183.8023 | $183.80 | $183.80 | $183.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,084.12 | $1,171.2417 | $1,171.24 | $1,171.25 | $1,171.30 | |