| 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 | $174.76 | 5.175% | $183.8038 | $183.80 | $183.80 | $183.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $39.83 | 6.867% | $42.5651 | $42.57 | $42.55 | $42.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $208.31 | 7.777% | $224.5103 | $224.51 | $224.50 | $224.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $160.90 | 5.772% | $170.1871 | $170.19 | $170.20 | $170.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $98.78 | 5.775% | $104.4845 | $104.48 | $104.50 | $104.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $190.80 | 11.501% | $212.7439 | $212.74 | $212.75 | $212.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $11.99 | 7.861% | $12.9325 | $12.93 | $12.95 | $12.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $885.37 | $951.2272 | $951.22 | $951.25 | $951.20 | |