| 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 | $165.65 | 5.612% | $174.9463 | $174.95 | $174.95 | $174.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $119.38 | 5.140% | $125.5161 | $125.52 | $125.50 | $125.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $71.74 | 11.138% | $79.7304 | $79.73 | $79.75 | $79.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $249.40 | 10.816% | $276.3751 | $276.38 | $276.40 | $276.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $42.77 | 5.426% | $45.0907 | $45.09 | $45.10 | $45.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $55.55 | 3.632% | $57.5676 | $57.57 | $57.55 | $57.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $150.40 | 13.238% | $170.31 | $170.31 | $170.30 | $170.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $854.89 | $929.5362 | $929.55 | $929.55 | $929.50 | |