| 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 | $165.32 | 5.287% | $174.0605 | $174.06 | $174.05 | $174.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $29.35 | 10.296% | $32.3719 | $32.37 | $32.35 | $32.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $117.49 | 10.729% | $130.0955 | $130.10 | $130.10 | $130.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $8.74 | 11.198% | $9.7187 | $9.72 | $9.70 | $9.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $20.82 | 8.841% | $22.6607 | $22.66 | $22.65 | $22.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $5.27 | 9.631% | $5.7776 | $5.78 | $5.80 | $5.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $72.81 | 7.309% | $78.1317 | $78.13 | $78.15 | $78.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $419.80 | $452.8166 | $452.82 | $452.80 | $452.90 | |