| 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 | $162.64 | 7.501% | $174.8396 | $174.84 | $174.85 | $174.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $237.85 | 8.638% | $258.3955 | $258.40 | $258.40 | $258.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $200.79 | 3.804% | $208.4281 | $208.43 | $208.45 | $208.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $50.96 | 5.502% | $53.7638 | $53.76 | $53.75 | $53.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $167.25 | 10.475% | $184.7694 | $184.77 | $184.75 | $184.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $221.46 | 12.666% | $249.5101 | $249.51 | $249.50 | $249.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $218.50 | 6.564% | $232.8423 | $232.84 | $232.85 | $232.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,259.45 | $1,362.5488 | $1,362.55 | $1,362.55 | $1,362.50 | |