| 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 | $163.64 | 6.489% | $174.2586 | $174.26 | $174.25 | $174.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $72.54 | 8.208% | $78.4941 | $78.49 | $78.50 | $78.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $144.55 | 8.607% | $156.9914 | $156.99 | $157.00 | $157.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $93.77 | 8.440% | $101.6842 | $101.68 | $101.70 | $101.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $56.26 | 13.220% | $63.6976 | $63.70 | $63.70 | $63.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $204.67 | 9.707% | $224.5373 | $224.54 | $224.55 | $224.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $98.42 | 4.800% | $103.1442 | $103.14 | $103.15 | $103.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $833.85 | $902.8074 | $902.80 | $902.85 | $902.80 | |