| 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 | $160.67 | 8.619% | $174.5181 | $174.52 | $174.50 | $174.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $34.27 | 13.426% | $38.8711 | $38.87 | $38.85 | $38.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $213.78 | 8.317% | $231.5601 | $231.56 | $231.55 | $231.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $144.73 | 7.177% | $155.1173 | $155.12 | $155.10 | $155.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $230.51 | 6.298% | $245.0275 | $245.03 | $245.05 | $245.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $118.38 | 13.358% | $134.1932 | $134.19 | $134.20 | $134.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $14.89 | 3.689% | $15.4393 | $15.44 | $15.45 | $15.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $917.23 | $994.7266 | $994.73 | $994.70 | $994.70 | |