| 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 | $169.25 | 3.117% | $174.5255 | $174.53 | $174.55 | $174.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $38.77 | 6.854% | $41.4273 | $41.43 | $41.45 | $41.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $203.72 | 8.162% | $220.3476 | $220.35 | $220.35 | $220.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $42.53 | 5.530% | $44.8819 | $44.88 | $44.90 | $44.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $147.73 | 12.401% | $166.05 | $166.05 | $166.05 | $166.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $190.33 | 5.412% | $200.6307 | $200.63 | $200.65 | $200.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $8.45 | 10.219% | $9.3135 | $9.31 | $9.30 | $9.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $800.78 | $857.1765 | $857.18 | $857.25 | $857.10 | |