| 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 | $161.40 | 8.323% | $174.8333 | $174.83 | $174.85 | $174.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $46.28 | 11.779% | $51.7313 | $51.73 | $51.75 | $51.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $230.67 | 8.507% | $250.2931 | $250.29 | $250.30 | $250.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $111.57 | 5.175% | $117.3437 | $117.34 | $117.35 | $117.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $95.48 | 13.120% | $108.007 | $108.01 | $108.00 | $108.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $44.81 | 8.850% | $48.7757 | $48.78 | $48.80 | $48.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $73.92 | 7.478% | $79.4477 | $79.45 | $79.45 | $79.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $764.13 | $830.4318 | $830.43 | $830.50 | $830.30 | |