| 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 | $160.58 | 8.657% | $174.4814 | $174.48 | $174.50 | $174.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $65.72 | 10.390% | $72.5483 | $72.55 | $72.55 | $72.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $152.65 | 11.107% | $169.6048 | $169.60 | $169.60 | $169.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $214.62 | 9.494% | $234.996 | $235.00 | $235.00 | $235.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $96.63 | 12.113% | $108.3348 | $108.33 | $108.35 | $108.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $68.55 | 11.719% | $76.5834 | $76.58 | $76.60 | $76.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $121.35 | 9.733% | $133.161 | $133.16 | $133.15 | $133.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $880.10 | $969.7097 | $969.70 | $969.75 | $969.70 | |