| 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 | $163.38 | 6.529% | $174.0471 | $174.05 | $174.05 | $174.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $166.82 | 3.846% | $173.2359 | $173.24 | $173.25 | $173.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $42.47 | 11.269% | $47.2559 | $47.26 | $47.25 | $47.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $55.45 | 4.321% | $57.846 | $57.85 | $57.85 | $57.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $175.61 | 10.357% | $193.7979 | $193.80 | $193.80 | $193.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $204.25 | 13.104% | $231.0149 | $231.01 | $231.00 | $231.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $87.72 | 8.634% | $95.2937 | $95.29 | $95.30 | $95.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $895.70 | $972.4914 | $972.50 | $972.50 | $972.40 | |