| 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 | $165.44 | 5.158% | $173.9734 | $173.97 | $173.95 | $174.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $151.46 | 6.810% | $161.7744 | $161.77 | $161.75 | $161.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $128.95 | 11.805% | $144.1725 | $144.17 | $144.15 | $144.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $130.91 | 13.128% | $148.0959 | $148.10 | $148.10 | $148.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $53.68 | 4.809% | $56.2615 | $56.26 | $56.25 | $56.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $97.55 | 9.720% | $107.0319 | $107.03 | $107.05 | $107.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $60.41 | 11.636% | $67.4393 | $67.44 | $67.45 | $67.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $788.40 | $858.7489 | $858.74 | $858.70 | $858.80 | |