| 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 | $162.90 | 6.815% | $174.0016 | $174.00 | $174.00 | $174.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $28.44 | 12.777% | $32.0738 | $32.07 | $32.05 | $32.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $60.84 | 9.560% | $66.6563 | $66.66 | $66.65 | $66.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $160.94 | 8.521% | $174.6537 | $174.65 | $174.65 | $174.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $43.64 | 8.739% | $47.4537 | $47.45 | $47.45 | $47.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $242.29 | 4.534% | $253.2754 | $253.28 | $253.30 | $253.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $82.68 | 6.231% | $87.8318 | $87.83 | $87.85 | $87.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $781.73 | $835.9463 | $835.94 | $835.95 | $836.10 | |