| 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 | $164.62 | 5.697% | $173.9984 | $174.00 | $174.00 | $174.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $136.87 | 13.374% | $155.175 | $155.18 | $155.20 | $155.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $101.65 | 6.479% | $108.2359 | $108.24 | $108.25 | $108.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $96.29 | 9.778% | $105.7052 | $105.71 | $105.70 | $105.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $144.79 | 12.201% | $162.4558 | $162.46 | $162.45 | $162.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $26.86 | 11.371% | $29.9143 | $29.91 | $29.90 | $29.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $38.55 | 6.498% | $41.055 | $41.06 | $41.05 | $41.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $709.63 | $776.5396 | $776.56 | $776.55 | $776.60 | |