| 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 | $156.96 | 11.154% | $174.4673 | $174.47 | $174.45 | $174.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $35.69 | 11.120% | $39.6587 | $39.66 | $39.65 | $39.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $80.87 | 8.360% | $87.6307 | $87.63 | $87.65 | $87.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $36.52 | 3.770% | $37.8968 | $37.90 | $37.90 | $37.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $80.79 | 13.244% | $91.4898 | $91.49 | $91.50 | $91.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $47.44 | 8.818% | $51.6233 | $51.62 | $51.60 | $51.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $158.72 | 4.125% | $165.2672 | $165.27 | $165.25 | $165.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $596.99 | $648.0338 | $648.04 | $648.00 | $648.10 | |