| 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 | $166.71 | 4.585% | $174.3537 | $174.35 | $174.35 | $174.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $107.40 | 6.833% | $114.7386 | $114.74 | $114.75 | $114.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $181.36 | 9.260% | $198.1539 | $198.15 | $198.15 | $198.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $39.99 | 10.223% | $44.0782 | $44.08 | $44.10 | $44.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $80.42 | 9.247% | $87.8564 | $87.86 | $87.85 | $87.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $225.96 | 6.299% | $240.1932 | $240.19 | $240.20 | $240.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $190.88 | 3.263% | $197.1084 | $197.11 | $197.10 | $197.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $992.72 | $1,056.4824 | $1,056.48 | $1,056.50 | $1,056.60 | |