| 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 | $165.92 | 5.109% | $174.3969 | $174.40 | $174.40 | $174.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $125.85 | 4.603% | $131.6429 | $131.64 | $131.65 | $131.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $106.70 | 7.310% | $114.4998 | $114.50 | $114.50 | $114.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $120.77 | 12.113% | $135.3989 | $135.40 | $135.40 | $135.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $47.43 | 10.213% | $52.274 | $52.27 | $52.25 | $52.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $42.47 | 11.400% | $47.3116 | $47.31 | $47.30 | $47.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $186.70 | 8.280% | $202.1588 | $202.16 | $202.15 | $202.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $795.84 | $857.6829 | $857.68 | $857.65 | $857.70 | |