| 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 | $165.38 | 5.561% | $174.5768 | $174.58 | $174.60 | $174.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $201.82 | 5.279% | $212.4741 | $212.47 | $212.45 | $212.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $121.71 | 13.830% | $138.5425 | $138.54 | $138.55 | $138.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $74.60 | 8.794% | $81.1603 | $81.16 | $81.15 | $81.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $22.31 | 11.173% | $24.8027 | $24.80 | $24.80 | $24.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $137.55 | 3.222% | $141.9819 | $141.98 | $142.00 | $142.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $43.66 | 3.695% | $45.2732 | $45.27 | $45.25 | $45.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $767.03 | $818.8115 | $818.80 | $818.80 | $818.90 | |