| 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 | $165.68 | 5.123% | $174.1678 | $174.17 | $174.15 | $174.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $115.57 | 11.463% | $128.8178 | $128.82 | $128.80 | $128.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $142.41 | 8.332% | $154.2756 | $154.28 | $154.30 | $154.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $194.57 | 3.476% | $201.3333 | $201.33 | $201.35 | $201.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $44.53 | 10.498% | $49.2048 | $49.20 | $49.20 | $49.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $58.41 | 7.760% | $62.9426 | $62.94 | $62.95 | $62.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $61.33 | 8.675% | $66.6504 | $66.65 | $66.65 | $66.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $782.50 | $837.3923 | $837.39 | $837.40 | $837.40 | |