| 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 | $158.73 | 9.746% | $174.1998 | $174.20 | $174.20 | $174.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $217.61 | 6.745% | $232.2878 | $232.29 | $232.30 | $232.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $28.80 | 12.476% | $32.3931 | $32.39 | $32.40 | $32.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $65.29 | 5.702% | $69.0128 | $69.01 | $69.00 | $69.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $164.39 | 12.150% | $184.3634 | $184.36 | $184.35 | $184.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $132.66 | 3.716% | $137.5896 | $137.59 | $137.60 | $137.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $106.50 | 8.607% | $115.6665 | $115.67 | $115.65 | $115.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $873.98 | $945.5130 | $945.51 | $945.50 | $945.60 | |