| 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 | $160.88 | 8.307% | $174.2443 | $174.24 | $174.25 | $174.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $123.93 | 13.546% | $140.7176 | $140.72 | $140.70 | $140.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $17.27 | 5.204% | $18.1687 | $18.17 | $18.15 | $18.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $12.58 | 4.745% | $13.1769 | $13.18 | $13.20 | $13.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $28.92 | 9.114% | $31.5558 | $31.56 | $31.55 | $31.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $110.48 | 8.379% | $119.7371 | $119.74 | $119.75 | $119.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $193.64 | 5.603% | $204.4896 | $204.49 | $204.50 | $204.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $647.70 | $702.0900 | $702.10 | $702.10 | $702.10 | |