| 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 | $165.80 | 5.259% | $174.5194 | $174.52 | $174.50 | $174.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $156.62 | 3.367% | $161.8934 | $161.89 | $161.90 | $161.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $193.37 | 9.668% | $212.065 | $212.07 | $212.05 | $212.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $7.41 | 3.342% | $7.6576 | $7.66 | $7.65 | $7.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $145.73 | 8.558% | $158.2016 | $158.20 | $158.20 | $158.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $200.63 | 8.325% | $217.3324 | $217.33 | $217.35 | $217.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $43.80 | 8.773% | $47.6426 | $47.64 | $47.65 | $47.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $913.36 | $979.3120 | $979.31 | $979.30 | $979.30 | |