| 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 | $168.84 | 3.336% | $174.4725 | $174.47 | $174.45 | $174.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $105.45 | 4.430% | $110.1214 | $110.12 | $110.10 | $110.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $85.83 | 6.854% | $91.7128 | $91.71 | $91.70 | $91.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $116.79 | 7.625% | $125.6952 | $125.70 | $125.70 | $125.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $115.74 | 8.754% | $125.8719 | $125.87 | $125.85 | $125.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $65.42 | 3.344% | $67.6076 | $67.61 | $67.60 | $67.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $187.29 | 4.873% | $196.4166 | $196.42 | $196.40 | $196.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $845.36 | $891.8980 | $891.90 | $891.80 | $891.90 | |