| 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 | $162.92 | 6.812% | $174.0181 | $174.02 | $174.00 | $174.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $247.39 | 4.778% | $259.2103 | $259.21 | $259.20 | $259.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $140.76 | 3.780% | $146.0807 | $146.08 | $146.10 | $146.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $27.92 | 4.340% | $29.1317 | $29.13 | $29.15 | $29.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $65.70 | 10.292% | $72.4618 | $72.46 | $72.45 | $72.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $250.61 | 4.422% | $261.692 | $261.69 | $261.70 | $261.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $136.69 | 3.348% | $141.2664 | $141.27 | $141.25 | $141.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,031.99 | $1,083.8610 | $1,083.86 | $1,083.85 | $1,083.90 | |