| 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 | $156.55 | 11.158% | $174.0178 | $174.02 | $174.00 | $174.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $45.76 | 7.336% | $49.117 | $49.12 | $49.10 | $49.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $21.82 | 3.385% | $22.5586 | $22.56 | $22.55 | $22.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $23.84 | 10.681% | $26.3864 | $26.39 | $26.40 | $26.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $63.86 | 3.736% | $66.2458 | $66.25 | $66.25 | $66.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $125.40 | 7.396% | $134.6746 | $134.67 | $134.65 | $134.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $110.54 | 5.507% | $116.6274 | $116.63 | $116.65 | $116.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $547.77 | $589.6276 | $589.64 | $589.60 | $589.60 | |