| 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 | $168.27 | 3.707% | $174.5078 | $174.51 | $174.50 | $174.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $26.26 | 3.801% | $27.2581 | $27.26 | $27.25 | $27.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $12.84 | 4.751% | $13.45 | $13.45 | $13.45 | $13.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $125.67 | 11.515% | $140.1409 | $140.14 | $140.15 | $140.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $28.62 | 3.759% | $29.6958 | $29.70 | $29.70 | $29.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $132.31 | 11.727% | $147.826 | $147.83 | $147.85 | $147.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $20.49 | 11.790% | $22.9058 | $22.91 | $22.90 | $22.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $514.46 | $555.7844 | $555.80 | $555.80 | $555.80 | |