| 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 | $166.93 | 4.339% | $174.1731 | $174.17 | $174.15 | $174.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $180.79 | 5.251% | $190.2833 | $190.28 | $190.30 | $190.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $115.73 | 4.330% | $120.7411 | $120.74 | $120.75 | $120.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $73.38 | 7.587% | $78.9473 | $78.95 | $78.95 | $78.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $232.65 | 10.798% | $257.7715 | $257.77 | $257.75 | $257.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $20.27 | 10.552% | $22.4089 | $22.41 | $22.40 | $22.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $211.30 | 5.149% | $222.1798 | $222.18 | $222.20 | $222.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,001.05 | $1,066.5050 | $1,066.50 | $1,066.50 | $1,066.50 | |