| 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 | $159.25 | 9.527% | $174.4217 | $174.42 | $174.40 | $174.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $83.56 | 5.659% | $88.2887 | $88.29 | $88.30 | $88.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $41.83 | 10.317% | $46.1456 | $46.15 | $46.15 | $46.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $15.83 | 4.504% | $16.543 | $16.54 | $16.55 | $16.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $164.70 | 7.125% | $176.4349 | $176.43 | $176.45 | $176.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $196.56 | 6.697% | $209.7236 | $209.72 | $209.70 | $209.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $205.29 | 7.853% | $221.4114 | $221.41 | $221.40 | $221.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $867.02 | $932.9689 | $932.96 | $932.95 | $932.80 | |