| 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 | $168.50 | 3.415% | $174.2543 | $174.25 | $174.25 | $174.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $203.93 | 3.353% | $210.7678 | $210.77 | $210.75 | $210.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $80.52 | 9.103% | $87.8497 | $87.85 | $87.85 | $87.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $199.91 | 3.760% | $207.4266 | $207.43 | $207.45 | $207.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $120.50 | 5.798% | $127.4866 | $127.49 | $127.50 | $127.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $96.29 | 9.384% | $105.3259 | $105.33 | $105.35 | $105.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $94.64 | 13.676% | $107.583 | $107.58 | $107.60 | $107.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $964.29 | $1,020.6939 | $1,020.70 | $1,020.75 | $1,020.70 | |