| 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 | $163.50 | 6.604% | $174.2975 | $174.30 | $174.30 | $174.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $244.97 | 8.360% | $265.4495 | $265.45 | $265.45 | $265.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $205.52 | 8.360% | $222.7015 | $222.70 | $222.70 | $222.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $26.43 | 8.690% | $28.7268 | $28.73 | $28.75 | $28.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $172.74 | 11.829% | $193.1734 | $193.17 | $193.15 | $193.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $183.80 | 11.775% | $205.4425 | $205.44 | $205.45 | $205.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $79.92 | 3.580% | $82.7811 | $82.78 | $82.80 | $82.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,076.88 | $1,172.5723 | $1,172.57 | $1,172.60 | $1,172.50 | |