| 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 | $164.98 | 5.815% | $174.5736 | $174.57 | $174.55 | $174.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $210.53 | 10.416% | $232.4588 | $232.46 | $232.45 | $232.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $135.54 | 11.220% | $150.7476 | $150.75 | $150.75 | $150.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $74.40 | 12.574% | $83.7551 | $83.76 | $83.75 | $83.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $7.47 | 9.285% | $8.1636 | $8.16 | $8.15 | $8.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $37.51 | 8.737% | $40.7872 | $40.79 | $40.80 | $40.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $112.89 | 9.850% | $124.0097 | $124.01 | $124.00 | $124.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $743.32 | $814.4956 | $814.50 | $814.45 | $814.60 | |