| 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 | $169.59 | 3.315% | $175.2119 | $175.21 | $175.20 | $175.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $78.81 | 3.844% | $81.8395 | $81.84 | $81.85 | $81.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $136.30 | 5.537% | $143.8469 | $143.85 | $143.85 | $143.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $62.59 | 6.438% | $66.6195 | $66.62 | $66.60 | $66.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $178.62 | 12.691% | $201.2887 | $201.29 | $201.30 | $201.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $247.97 | 5.742% | $262.2084 | $262.21 | $262.20 | $262.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $138.74 | 3.744% | $143.9344 | $143.93 | $143.95 | $143.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,012.62 | $1,074.9493 | $1,074.95 | $1,074.95 | $1,074.80 | |