| 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 | $168.25 | 3.611% | $174.3255 | $174.33 | $174.35 | $174.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $125.65 | 13.585% | $142.7196 | $142.72 | $142.70 | $142.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $238.98 | 8.298% | $258.8106 | $258.81 | $258.80 | $258.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $141.55 | 9.625% | $155.1742 | $155.17 | $155.15 | $155.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $76.36 | 11.750% | $85.3323 | $85.33 | $85.35 | $85.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $70.77 | 8.529% | $76.806 | $76.81 | $76.80 | $76.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $72.83 | 11.324% | $81.0773 | $81.08 | $81.10 | $81.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $894.39 | $974.2455 | $974.25 | $974.25 | $974.20 | |