| 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 | $166.89 | 4.544% | $174.4735 | $174.47 | $174.45 | $174.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $6.74 | 9.579% | $7.3856 | $7.39 | $7.40 | $7.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $83.86 | 10.272% | $92.4741 | $92.47 | $92.45 | $92.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $212.84 | 12.152% | $238.7043 | $238.70 | $238.70 | $238.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $169.27 | 8.512% | $183.6783 | $183.68 | $183.70 | $183.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $33.65 | 12.854% | $37.9754 | $37.98 | $38.00 | $38.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $164.53 | 11.863% | $184.0482 | $184.05 | $184.05 | $184.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $837.78 | $918.7394 | $918.74 | $918.75 | $918.80 | |