| 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 | $166.64 | 4.690% | $174.4554 | $174.46 | $174.45 | $174.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $38.95 | 13.558% | $44.2308 | $44.23 | $44.25 | $44.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $193.49 | 6.650% | $206.3571 | $206.36 | $206.35 | $206.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $81.53 | 6.410% | $86.7561 | $86.76 | $86.75 | $86.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $242.79 | 3.452% | $251.1711 | $251.17 | $251.15 | $251.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $34.51 | 11.700% | $38.5477 | $38.55 | $38.55 | $38.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $164.83 | 12.851% | $186.0123 | $186.01 | $186.00 | $186.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $922.74 | $987.5305 | $987.54 | $987.50 | $987.60 | |