| 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 | $165.35 | 5.557% | $174.5385 | $174.54 | $174.55 | $174.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $131.66 | 13.381% | $149.2774 | $149.28 | $149.30 | $149.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $114.56 | 12.368% | $128.7288 | $128.73 | $128.75 | $128.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $63.73 | 10.380% | $70.3452 | $70.35 | $70.35 | $70.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $140.63 | 3.140% | $145.0458 | $145.05 | $145.05 | $145.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $83.56 | 11.671% | $93.3123 | $93.31 | $93.30 | $93.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $78.58 | 3.675% | $81.4678 | $81.47 | $81.45 | $81.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $778.07 | $842.7158 | $842.73 | $842.75 | $842.60 | |