| 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 | $162.50 | 7.139% | $174.1009 | $174.10 | $174.10 | $174.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $43.84 | 12.299% | $49.2319 | $49.23 | $49.25 | $49.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $75.64 | 3.539% | $78.3169 | $78.32 | $78.30 | $78.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $15.80 | 11.133% | $17.559 | $17.56 | $17.55 | $17.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $184.64 | 10.517% | $204.0586 | $204.06 | $204.05 | $204.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $43.70 | 8.845% | $47.5653 | $47.57 | $47.55 | $47.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $50.28 | 3.726% | $52.1534 | $52.15 | $52.15 | $52.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $576.40 | $622.9860 | $622.99 | $622.95 | $623.10 | |