| 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 | $165.46 | 5.481% | $174.5289 | $174.53 | $174.55 | $174.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $44.70 | 7.685% | $48.1352 | $48.14 | $48.15 | $48.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $201.81 | 9.712% | $221.4098 | $221.41 | $221.40 | $221.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $247.60 | 6.215% | $262.9883 | $262.99 | $263.00 | $263.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $171.85 | 13.352% | $194.7954 | $194.80 | $194.80 | $194.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $141.30 | 7.295% | $151.6078 | $151.61 | $151.60 | $151.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $208.32 | 11.865% | $233.0372 | $233.04 | $233.05 | $233.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,181.04 | $1,286.5026 | $1,286.52 | $1,286.55 | $1,286.40 | |