| 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 | $164.92 | 5.609% | $174.1704 | $174.17 | $174.15 | $174.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $48.50 | 13.800% | $55.193 | $55.19 | $55.20 | $55.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $156.31 | 11.234% | $173.8699 | $173.87 | $173.85 | $173.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $168.34 | 5.393% | $177.4186 | $177.42 | $177.40 | $177.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $157.64 | 6.213% | $167.4342 | $167.43 | $167.45 | $167.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $154.87 | 12.648% | $174.458 | $174.46 | $174.45 | $174.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $22.30 | 7.747% | $24.0276 | $24.03 | $24.05 | $24.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $872.88 | $946.5717 | $946.57 | $946.55 | $946.60 | |