| 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 | $164.88 | 5.789% | $174.4249 | $174.42 | $174.40 | $174.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $85.29 | 6.149% | $90.5345 | $90.53 | $90.55 | $90.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $248.38 | 10.304% | $273.9731 | $273.97 | $273.95 | $274.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $207.36 | 12.751% | $233.8005 | $233.80 | $233.80 | $233.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $68.56 | 9.441% | $75.0327 | $75.03 | $75.05 | $75.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $221.56 | 5.343% | $233.398 | $233.40 | $233.40 | $233.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $186.41 | 10.639% | $206.2422 | $206.24 | $206.25 | $206.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,182.44 | $1,287.4059 | $1,287.39 | $1,287.40 | $1,287.30 | |