| 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 | $163.26 | 6.588% | $174.0156 | $174.02 | $174.00 | $174.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $65.65 | 13.273% | $74.3637 | $74.36 | $74.35 | $74.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $101.65 | 10.530% | $112.3537 | $112.35 | $112.35 | $112.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $157.48 | 9.535% | $172.4957 | $172.50 | $172.50 | $172.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $26.28 | 3.578% | $27.2203 | $27.22 | $27.20 | $27.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $140.53 | 6.551% | $149.7361 | $149.74 | $149.75 | $149.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $250.72 | 6.829% | $267.8417 | $267.84 | $267.85 | $267.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $905.57 | $978.0268 | $978.03 | $978.00 | $978.00 | |