| 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 | $168.85 | 3.518% | $174.7901 | $174.79 | $174.80 | $174.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $171.77 | 4.216% | $179.0118 | $179.01 | $179.00 | $179.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $11.68 | 9.428% | $12.7812 | $12.78 | $12.80 | $12.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $6.29 | 8.344% | $6.8148 | $6.81 | $6.80 | $6.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $181.77 | 10.303% | $200.4978 | $200.50 | $200.50 | $200.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $161.77 | 5.541% | $170.7337 | $170.73 | $170.75 | $170.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $95.30 | 8.843% | $103.7274 | $103.73 | $103.75 | $103.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $797.43 | $848.3568 | $848.35 | $848.40 | $848.30 | |