| 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 | $166.29 | 5.109% | $174.7858 | $174.79 | $174.80 | $174.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $67.60 | 8.723% | $73.4967 | $73.50 | $73.50 | $73.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $152.88 | 5.527% | $161.3297 | $161.33 | $161.35 | $161.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $114.58 | 4.321% | $119.531 | $119.53 | $119.55 | $119.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $166.49 | 3.813% | $172.8383 | $172.84 | $172.85 | $172.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $43.52 | 11.166% | $48.3794 | $48.38 | $48.40 | $48.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $142.75 | 7.281% | $153.1436 | $153.14 | $153.15 | $153.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $854.11 | $903.5045 | $903.51 | $903.60 | $903.40 | |