| 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 | $163.53 | 6.666% | $174.4309 | $174.43 | $174.45 | $174.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $47.25 | 12.400% | $53.109 | $53.11 | $53.10 | $53.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $27.58 | 13.773% | $31.3786 | $31.38 | $31.40 | $31.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $214.61 | 9.730% | $235.4916 | $235.49 | $235.50 | $235.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $43.63 | 12.410% | $49.0445 | $49.04 | $49.05 | $49.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $86.79 | 4.430% | $90.6348 | $90.63 | $90.65 | $90.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $43.64 | 8.508% | $47.3529 | $47.35 | $47.35 | $47.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $627.03 | $681.4423 | $681.43 | $681.50 | $681.40 | |