| 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 | $166.41 | 4.708% | $174.2446 | $174.24 | $174.25 | $174.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $48.56 | 12.248% | $54.5076 | $54.51 | $54.50 | $54.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $230.77 | 12.584% | $259.8101 | $259.81 | $259.80 | $259.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $50.80 | 5.298% | $53.4914 | $53.49 | $53.50 | $53.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $20.80 | 5.832% | $22.0131 | $22.01 | $22.00 | $22.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $36.92 | 11.196% | $41.0536 | $41.05 | $41.05 | $41.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $124.43 | 8.616% | $135.1509 | $135.15 | $135.15 | $135.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $678.69 | $740.2713 | $740.26 | $740.25 | $740.30 | |