| 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 | $165.83 | 5.439% | $174.8495 | $174.85 | $174.85 | $174.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $158.74 | 13.481% | $180.1397 | $180.14 | $180.15 | $180.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $74.69 | 12.861% | $84.2959 | $84.30 | $84.30 | $84.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $64.64 | 6.340% | $68.7382 | $68.74 | $68.75 | $68.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $188.74 | 4.329% | $196.9106 | $196.91 | $196.90 | $196.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $225.63 | 3.406% | $233.315 | $233.32 | $233.30 | $233.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $213.75 | 12.545% | $240.5649 | $240.56 | $240.55 | $240.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,092.02 | $1,178.8138 | $1,178.82 | $1,178.80 | $1,178.70 | |