| 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 | $165.73 | 5.145% | $174.2568 | $174.26 | $174.25 | $174.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $213.32 | 5.557% | $225.1742 | $225.17 | $225.15 | $225.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $27.98 | 9.555% | $30.6535 | $30.65 | $30.65 | $30.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $24.92 | 11.187% | $27.7078 | $27.71 | $27.70 | $27.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $226.26 | 7.462% | $243.1435 | $243.14 | $243.15 | $243.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $172.43 | 8.406% | $186.9245 | $186.92 | $186.90 | $186.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $236.64 | 9.864% | $259.9822 | $259.98 | $260.00 | $260.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,067.28 | $1,147.8425 | $1,147.83 | $1,147.80 | $1,147.90 | |