| 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 | $160.85 | 8.496% | $174.5158 | $174.52 | $174.50 | $174.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $115.26 | 3.227% | $118.9794 | $118.98 | $119.00 | $119.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $113.85 | 4.720% | $119.2237 | $119.22 | $119.20 | $119.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $125.32 | 8.405% | $135.8531 | $135.85 | $135.85 | $135.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $111.55 | 4.549% | $116.6244 | $116.62 | $116.60 | $116.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $167.25 | 12.743% | $188.5627 | $188.56 | $188.55 | $188.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $211.46 | 4.290% | $220.5316 | $220.53 | $220.55 | $220.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,005.54 | $1,074.2907 | $1,074.28 | $1,074.25 | $1,074.30 | |