| 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 | $160.74 | 8.582% | $174.5347 | $174.53 | $174.55 | $174.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $70.95 | 7.664% | $76.3876 | $76.39 | $76.40 | $76.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $51.28 | 8.650% | $55.7157 | $55.72 | $55.70 | $55.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $196.30 | 3.327% | $202.8309 | $202.83 | $202.85 | $202.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $142.47 | 6.776% | $152.1238 | $152.12 | $152.10 | $152.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $99.58 | 10.489% | $110.0249 | $110.02 | $110.00 | $110.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $152.59 | 12.505% | $171.6714 | $171.67 | $171.65 | $171.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $873.91 | $943.2890 | $943.28 | $943.25 | $943.20 | |