| 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 | $166.32 | 4.175% | $173.2639 | $173.26 | $173.25 | $173.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $75.35 | 4.180% | $78.4996 | $78.50 | $78.50 | $78.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $113.78 | 13.632% | $129.2905 | $129.29 | $129.30 | $129.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $51.84 | 8.191% | $56.0862 | $56.09 | $56.10 | $56.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $70.68 | 9.797% | $77.6045 | $77.60 | $77.60 | $77.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $152.34 | 8.261% | $164.9248 | $164.92 | $164.90 | $164.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $163.72 | 6.267% | $173.9803 | $173.98 | $174.00 | $174.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $794.03 | $853.6498 | $853.64 | $853.65 | $853.70 | |