| 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 | $163.48 | 6.723% | $174.4708 | $174.47 | $174.45 | $174.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $96.97 | 6.293% | $103.0723 | $103.07 | $103.05 | $103.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $102.37 | 8.156% | $110.7193 | $110.72 | $110.70 | $110.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $241.84 | 3.256% | $249.7143 | $249.71 | $249.70 | $249.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $65.93 | 10.416% | $72.7973 | $72.80 | $72.80 | $72.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $130.97 | 13.781% | $149.019 | $149.02 | $149.00 | $149.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $8.94 | 10.348% | $9.8651 | $9.87 | $9.85 | $9.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $810.50 | $869.6581 | $869.66 | $869.55 | $869.70 | |