| 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 | $165.54 | 5.248% | $174.2275 | $174.23 | $174.25 | $174.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $55.95 | 9.573% | $61.3061 | $61.31 | $61.30 | $61.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $75.42 | 5.236% | $79.369 | $79.37 | $79.35 | $79.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $20.80 | 12.833% | $23.4693 | $23.47 | $23.45 | $23.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $159.55 | 4.263% | $166.3516 | $166.35 | $166.35 | $166.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $142.82 | 9.369% | $156.2008 | $156.20 | $156.20 | $156.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $127.65 | 13.102% | $144.3747 | $144.37 | $144.35 | $144.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $747.73 | $805.2990 | $805.30 | $805.25 | $805.40 | |