| 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 | $163.40 | 6.522% | $174.0569 | $174.06 | $174.05 | $174.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $77.58 | 10.149% | $85.4536 | $85.45 | $85.45 | $85.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $210.66 | 9.213% | $230.0681 | $230.07 | $230.05 | $230.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $27.47 | 8.133% | $29.7041 | $29.70 | $29.70 | $29.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $148.80 | 13.341% | $168.6514 | $168.65 | $168.65 | $168.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $21.93 | 7.156% | $23.4993 | $23.50 | $23.50 | $23.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $238.25 | 9.585% | $261.0863 | $261.09 | $261.10 | $261.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $888.09 | $972.5197 | $972.52 | $972.50 | $972.70 | |