| 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 | $165.77 | 5.398% | $174.7183 | $174.72 | $174.70 | $174.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $57.64 | 7.191% | $61.7849 | $61.78 | $61.80 | $61.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $238.70 | 13.418% | $270.7288 | $270.73 | $270.75 | $270.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $15.63 | 8.455% | $16.9515 | $16.95 | $16.95 | $17.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $145.86 | 5.736% | $154.2265 | $154.23 | $154.25 | $154.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $239.73 | 10.235% | $264.2664 | $264.27 | $264.25 | $264.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $247.25 | 12.595% | $278.3911 | $278.39 | $278.40 | $278.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,110.58 | $1,221.0675 | $1,221.07 | $1,221.10 | $1,221.10 | |