| 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 | $165.74 | 5.155% | $174.2839 | $174.28 | $174.30 | $174.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $55.74 | 7.645% | $60.0013 | $60.00 | $60.00 | $60.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $181.97 | 4.476% | $190.115 | $190.12 | $190.10 | $190.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $127.41 | 5.686% | $134.6545 | $134.65 | $134.65 | $134.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $233.68 | 12.432% | $262.7311 | $262.73 | $262.75 | $262.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $241.85 | 6.126% | $256.6657 | $256.67 | $256.65 | $256.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $75.74 | 8.258% | $81.9946 | $81.99 | $82.00 | $82.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,082.13 | $1,160.4461 | $1,160.44 | $1,160.45 | $1,160.50 | |