| 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 | $167.38 | 4.536% | $174.9724 | $174.97 | $174.95 | $175.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $50.64 | 5.508% | $53.4293 | $53.43 | $53.45 | $53.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $100.79 | 9.267% | $110.1302 | $110.13 | $110.15 | $110.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $231.34 | 9.312% | $252.8824 | $252.88 | $252.90 | $252.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $211.46 | 13.579% | $240.1742 | $240.17 | $240.15 | $240.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $53.69 | 13.108% | $60.7277 | $60.73 | $60.75 | $60.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $42.83 | 7.499% | $46.0418 | $46.04 | $46.05 | $46.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $858.13 | $938.3580 | $938.35 | $938.40 | $938.30 | |