| 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 | $165.38 | 5.544% | $174.5487 | $174.55 | $174.55 | $174.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $110.48 | 11.128% | $122.7742 | $122.77 | $122.75 | $122.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $98.32 | 12.408% | $110.5195 | $110.52 | $110.50 | $110.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $198.35 | 4.616% | $207.5058 | $207.51 | $207.50 | $207.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $189.60 | 11.192% | $210.82 | $210.82 | $210.80 | $210.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $27.33 | 10.392% | $30.1701 | $30.17 | $30.15 | $30.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $78.29 | 5.400% | $82.5177 | $82.52 | $82.50 | $82.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $867.75 | $938.8560 | $938.86 | $938.75 | $938.80 | |