| 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 | $166.97 | 4.240% | $174.0495 | $174.05 | $174.05 | $174.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $159.61 | 8.806% | $173.6653 | $173.67 | $173.65 | $173.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $125.34 | 6.787% | $133.8468 | $133.85 | $133.85 | $133.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $89.30 | 13.532% | $101.3841 | $101.38 | $101.40 | $101.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $154.80 | 10.363% | $170.8419 | $170.84 | $170.85 | $170.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $43.62 | 4.872% | $45.7452 | $45.75 | $45.75 | $45.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $172.56 | 10.405% | $190.5149 | $190.51 | $190.50 | $190.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $912.20 | $990.0477 | $990.05 | $990.05 | $989.90 | |