| 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 | $164.98 | 5.490% | $174.0374 | $174.04 | $174.05 | $174.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $241.39 | 9.525% | $264.3824 | $264.38 | $264.40 | $264.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $93.54 | 8.652% | $101.6331 | $101.63 | $101.65 | $101.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $232.56 | 6.768% | $248.2997 | $248.30 | $248.30 | $248.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $138.58 | 12.759% | $156.2614 | $156.26 | $156.25 | $156.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $183.45 | 3.650% | $190.1459 | $190.15 | $190.15 | $190.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $199.41 | 13.746% | $226.8209 | $226.82 | $226.80 | $226.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,253.91 | $1,361.5808 | $1,361.58 | $1,361.60 | $1,361.50 | |