| 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 | $163.87 | 6.314% | $174.2168 | $174.22 | $174.20 | $174.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $69.63 | 3.774% | $72.2578 | $72.26 | $72.25 | $72.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $238.68 | 10.598% | $263.9753 | $263.98 | $264.00 | $264.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $161.67 | 5.778% | $171.0113 | $171.01 | $171.00 | $171.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $133.36 | 11.158% | $148.2403 | $148.24 | $148.25 | $148.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $242.27 | 5.469% | $255.5197 | $255.52 | $255.50 | $255.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $194.63 | 3.607% | $201.6503 | $201.65 | $201.65 | $201.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,204.11 | $1,286.8715 | $1,286.88 | $1,286.85 | $1,286.90 | |