| 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 | $169.44 | 3.213% | $174.8841 | $174.88 | $174.90 | $174.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $112.67 | 13.750% | $128.1621 | $128.16 | $128.15 | $128.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $26.96 | 9.499% | $29.5209 | $29.52 | $29.50 | $29.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $6.88 | 5.610% | $7.266 | $7.27 | $7.25 | $7.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $138.31 | 11.165% | $153.7523 | $153.75 | $153.75 | $153.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $12.45 | 12.615% | $14.0206 | $14.02 | $14.00 | $14.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $76.41 | 9.579% | $83.7293 | $83.73 | $83.75 | $83.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $543.12 | $591.3353 | $591.33 | $591.30 | $591.40 | |