| 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 | $164.78 | 5.568% | $173.955 | $173.96 | $173.95 | $174.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $78.31 | 11.192% | $87.0745 | $87.07 | $87.05 | $87.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $42.32 | 13.227% | $47.9177 | $47.92 | $47.90 | $47.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $196.81 | 3.104% | $202.919 | $202.92 | $202.90 | $202.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $37.91 | 10.861% | $42.0274 | $42.03 | $42.05 | $42.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $158.35 | 4.852% | $166.0331 | $166.03 | $166.05 | $166.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $58.28 | 9.690% | $63.9273 | $63.93 | $63.95 | $63.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $736.76 | $783.8540 | $783.86 | $783.85 | $783.80 | |