| 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 | $155.86 | 11.797% | $174.2468 | $174.25 | $174.25 | $174.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $245.43 | 6.542% | $261.486 | $261.49 | $261.50 | $261.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $101.42 | 8.696% | $110.2395 | $110.24 | $110.25 | $110.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $6.91 | 5.793% | $7.3103 | $7.31 | $7.30 | $7.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $129.73 | 13.562% | $147.324 | $147.32 | $147.30 | $147.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $22.88 | 13.602% | $25.9921 | $25.99 | $26.00 | $26.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $178.78 | 4.850% | $187.4508 | $187.45 | $187.45 | $187.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $841.01 | $914.0495 | $914.05 | $914.05 | $914.00 | |