| 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 | $153.37 | 13.478% | $174.0412 | $174.04 | $174.05 | $174.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $48.76 | 5.188% | $51.2897 | $51.29 | $51.30 | $51.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $232.96 | 5.453% | $245.6633 | $245.66 | $245.65 | $245.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $130.75 | 3.569% | $135.4165 | $135.42 | $135.40 | $135.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $15.48 | 6.420% | $16.4738 | $16.47 | $16.45 | $16.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $91.59 | 8.708% | $99.5657 | $99.57 | $99.55 | $99.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $231.36 | 12.143% | $259.454 | $259.45 | $259.45 | $259.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $904.27 | $981.9042 | $981.90 | $981.85 | $982.00 | |