| 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 | $167.31 | 4.285% | $174.4792 | $174.48 | $174.50 | $174.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $75.35 | 9.725% | $82.6778 | $82.68 | $82.70 | $82.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $109.31 | 3.871% | $113.5414 | $113.54 | $113.55 | $113.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $95.46 | 12.147% | $107.0555 | $107.06 | $107.05 | $107.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $50.38 | 6.868% | $53.8401 | $53.84 | $53.85 | $53.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $182.61 | 6.787% | $195.0037 | $195.00 | $195.00 | $195.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $132.52 | 13.586% | $150.5242 | $150.52 | $150.50 | $150.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $812.94 | $877.1219 | $877.12 | $877.15 | $877.10 | |