| 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 | $166.65 | 4.657% | $174.4109 | $174.41 | $174.40 | $174.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $145.39 | 12.438% | $163.4736 | $163.47 | $163.45 | $163.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $234.36 | 10.110% | $258.0538 | $258.05 | $258.05 | $258.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $125.58 | 13.276% | $142.252 | $142.25 | $142.25 | $142.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $135.77 | 7.519% | $145.9785 | $145.98 | $146.00 | $146.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $70.65 | 7.344% | $75.8385 | $75.84 | $75.85 | $75.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $16.99 | 3.384% | $17.5649 | $17.56 | $17.55 | $17.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $895.39 | $977.5722 | $977.56 | $977.55 | $977.70 | |