| 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 | $165.75 | 5.224% | $174.4088 | $174.41 | $174.40 | $174.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $82.76 | 4.583% | $86.5529 | $86.55 | $86.55 | $86.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $199.78 | 8.166% | $216.094 | $216.09 | $216.10 | $216.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $106.75 | 10.103% | $117.535 | $117.54 | $117.55 | $117.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $232.67 | 3.598% | $241.0415 | $241.04 | $241.05 | $241.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $10.56 | 3.474% | $10.9269 | $10.93 | $10.95 | $10.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $38.30 | 12.682% | $43.1572 | $43.16 | $43.15 | $43.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $836.57 | $889.7163 | $889.72 | $889.75 | $889.70 | |