| 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 | $167.54 | 4.118% | $174.4393 | $174.44 | $174.45 | $174.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $38.75 | 10.869% | $42.9617 | $42.96 | $42.95 | $43.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $225.80 | 9.624% | $247.531 | $247.53 | $247.55 | $247.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $32.97 | 7.683% | $35.5031 | $35.50 | $35.50 | $35.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $250.86 | 11.450% | $279.5835 | $279.58 | $279.60 | $279.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $158.25 | 10.528% | $174.9106 | $174.91 | $174.90 | $174.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $15.34 | 12.287% | $17.2248 | $17.22 | $17.20 | $17.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $889.51 | $972.1540 | $972.14 | $972.15 | $972.10 | |