| 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 | $157.38 | 11.180% | $174.9751 | $174.98 | $175.00 | $175.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $198.64 | 3.823% | $206.234 | $206.23 | $206.25 | $206.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $37.87 | 9.691% | $41.54 | $41.54 | $41.55 | $41.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $54.39 | 7.640% | $58.5454 | $58.55 | $58.55 | $58.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $44.99 | 6.442% | $47.8883 | $47.89 | $47.90 | $47.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $146.75 | 8.685% | $159.4952 | $159.50 | $159.50 | $159.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $160.48 | 9.567% | $175.8331 | $175.83 | $175.85 | $175.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $800.50 | $864.5111 | $864.52 | $864.60 | $864.40 | |