| 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 | $165.58 | 5.543% | $174.7581 | $174.76 | $174.75 | $174.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $174.63 | 8.250% | $189.037 | $189.04 | $189.05 | $189.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $82.67 | 7.143% | $88.5751 | $88.58 | $88.60 | $88.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $104.96 | 9.364% | $114.7885 | $114.79 | $114.80 | $114.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $232.47 | 9.385% | $254.2873 | $254.29 | $254.30 | $254.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $210.45 | 4.608% | $220.1475 | $220.15 | $220.15 | $220.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $9.90 | 10.276% | $10.9173 | $10.92 | $10.90 | $10.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $980.66 | $1,052.5108 | $1,052.53 | $1,052.55 | $1,052.50 | |