| 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 | $164.27 | 6.609% | $175.1266 | $175.13 | $175.15 | $175.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $33.26 | 6.663% | $35.4761 | $35.48 | $35.50 | $35.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $117.30 | 3.474% | $121.375 | $121.38 | $121.40 | $121.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $69.46 | 7.314% | $74.5403 | $74.54 | $74.55 | $74.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $233.71 | 13.456% | $265.158 | $265.16 | $265.15 | $265.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $51.65 | 3.226% | $53.3162 | $53.32 | $53.30 | $53.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $17.26 | 8.732% | $18.7671 | $18.77 | $18.75 | $18.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $686.91 | $743.7593 | $743.78 | $743.80 | $743.80 | |