| 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 | $165.80 | 5.393% | $174.7416 | $174.74 | $174.75 | $174.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $105.39 | 7.359% | $113.1457 | $113.15 | $113.15 | $113.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $130.53 | 8.506% | $141.6329 | $141.63 | $141.65 | $141.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $244.99 | 4.325% | $255.5858 | $255.59 | $255.60 | $255.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $89.95 | 10.357% | $99.2661 | $99.27 | $99.25 | $99.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $13.61 | 8.171% | $14.7221 | $14.72 | $14.70 | $14.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $56.75 | 3.490% | $58.7306 | $58.73 | $58.75 | $58.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $807.02 | $857.8248 | $857.83 | $857.85 | $857.70 | |