| 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 | $157.84 | 10.340% | $174.1607 | $174.16 | $174.15 | $174.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $169.96 | 11.485% | $189.4799 | $189.48 | $189.50 | $189.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $44.83 | 6.243% | $47.6287 | $47.63 | $47.65 | $47.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $78.39 | 12.190% | $87.9457 | $87.95 | $87.95 | $87.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $28.34 | 5.764% | $29.9735 | $29.97 | $29.95 | $30.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $5.42 | 9.245% | $5.9211 | $5.92 | $5.90 | $5.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $200.50 | 5.211% | $210.9481 | $210.95 | $210.95 | $210.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $685.28 | $746.0577 | $746.06 | $746.05 | $746.00 | |