| 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 | $169.33 | 3.248% | $174.8298 | $174.83 | $174.85 | $174.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $165.85 | 7.200% | $177.7912 | $177.79 | $177.80 | $177.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $63.61 | 8.279% | $68.8763 | $68.88 | $68.90 | $68.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $158.86 | 13.140% | $179.7342 | $179.73 | $179.75 | $179.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $29.87 | 7.855% | $32.2163 | $32.22 | $32.20 | $32.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $150.29 | 6.337% | $159.8139 | $159.81 | $159.80 | $159.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $142.56 | 9.360% | $155.9036 | $155.90 | $155.90 | $155.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $880.37 | $949.1653 | $949.16 | $949.20 | $949.10 | |