| 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 | $167.62 | 4.325% | $174.8696 | $174.87 | $174.85 | $174.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $236.75 | 4.463% | $247.3162 | $247.32 | $247.30 | $247.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $97.63 | 11.304% | $108.6661 | $108.67 | $108.65 | $108.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $38.90 | 8.187% | $42.0847 | $42.08 | $42.10 | $42.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $138.25 | 4.192% | $144.0454 | $144.05 | $144.05 | $144.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $75.90 | 4.318% | $79.1774 | $79.18 | $79.20 | $79.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $36.51 | 8.270% | $39.5294 | $39.53 | $39.55 | $39.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $791.56 | $835.6888 | $835.70 | $835.70 | $835.70 | |