| 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 | $160.35 | 8.776% | $174.4223 | $174.42 | $174.40 | $174.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $246.67 | 10.623% | $272.8738 | $272.87 | $272.85 | $272.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $149.48 | 6.450% | $159.1215 | $159.12 | $159.10 | $159.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $108.76 | 13.740% | $123.7036 | $123.70 | $123.70 | $123.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $34.53 | 12.564% | $38.8683 | $38.87 | $38.85 | $38.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $81.99 | 3.399% | $84.7768 | $84.78 | $84.80 | $84.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $78.57 | 8.440% | $85.2013 | $85.20 | $85.20 | $85.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $860.35 | $938.9676 | $938.96 | $938.90 | $939.00 | |