| 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 | $165.30 | 5.828% | $174.9337 | $174.93 | $174.95 | $174.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $200.48 | 12.652% | $225.8447 | $225.84 | $225.85 | $225.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $155.67 | 4.696% | $162.9803 | $162.98 | $163.00 | $163.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $163.86 | 6.510% | $174.5273 | $174.53 | $174.55 | $174.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $87.88 | 6.591% | $93.6722 | $93.67 | $93.65 | $93.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $160.91 | 10.679% | $178.0936 | $178.09 | $178.10 | $178.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $204.49 | 10.553% | $226.0698 | $226.07 | $226.05 | $226.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,138.59 | $1,236.1216 | $1,236.11 | $1,236.15 | $1,236.10 | |