| 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 | $156.40 | 11.261% | $174.0122 | $174.01 | $174.00 | $174.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $7.62 | 12.111% | $8.5429 | $8.54 | $8.55 | $8.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $35.92 | 5.365% | $37.8471 | $37.85 | $37.85 | $37.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $186.64 | 8.132% | $201.8176 | $201.82 | $201.80 | $201.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $41.76 | 4.843% | $43.7824 | $43.78 | $43.80 | $43.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $81.64 | 8.691% | $88.7353 | $88.74 | $88.75 | $88.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $109.95 | 3.466% | $113.7609 | $113.76 | $113.75 | $113.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $619.93 | $668.4984 | $668.50 | $668.50 | $668.40 | |