| 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 | $167.57 | 4.130% | $174.4906 | $174.49 | $174.50 | $174.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $132.63 | 7.852% | $143.0441 | $143.04 | $143.05 | $143.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $8.53 | 4.333% | $8.8996 | $8.90 | $8.90 | $8.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $81.38 | 4.175% | $84.7776 | $84.78 | $84.80 | $84.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $124.35 | 12.353% | $139.711 | $139.71 | $139.70 | $139.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $151.42 | 12.782% | $170.7745 | $170.77 | $170.75 | $170.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $216.74 | 13.722% | $246.4811 | $246.48 | $246.50 | $246.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $882.62 | $968.1785 | $968.17 | $968.20 | $968.20 | |