| 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 | $168.99 | 3.472% | $174.8573 | $174.86 | $174.85 | $174.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $38.52 | 7.677% | $41.4772 | $41.48 | $41.50 | $41.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $109.75 | 9.225% | $119.8744 | $119.87 | $119.85 | $119.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $28.35 | 12.557% | $31.9099 | $31.91 | $31.90 | $31.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $177.97 | 9.488% | $194.8558 | $194.86 | $194.85 | $194.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $198.98 | 10.144% | $219.1645 | $219.16 | $219.15 | $219.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $118.61 | 13.297% | $134.3816 | $134.38 | $134.40 | $134.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $841.17 | $916.5207 | $916.52 | $916.50 | $916.70 | |