| 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 | $165.54 | 5.109% | $173.9974 | $174.00 | $174.00 | $174.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $113.35 | 6.108% | $120.2734 | $120.27 | $120.25 | $120.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $75.50 | 7.455% | $81.1285 | $81.13 | $81.15 | $81.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $92.41 | 5.838% | $97.8049 | $97.80 | $97.80 | $97.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $215.49 | 5.523% | $227.3915 | $227.39 | $227.40 | $227.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $157.80 | 13.353% | $178.871 | $178.87 | $178.85 | $178.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $156.89 | 7.168% | $168.1359 | $168.14 | $168.15 | $168.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $976.98 | $1,047.6026 | $1,047.60 | $1,047.60 | $1,047.60 | |