| 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 | $166.33 | 5.168% | $174.9259 | $174.93 | $174.95 | $174.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $11.71 | 10.454% | $12.9342 | $12.93 | $12.95 | $12.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $84.75 | 3.633% | $87.829 | $87.83 | $87.85 | $87.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $170.37 | 5.343% | $179.4729 | $179.47 | $179.45 | $179.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $42.31 | 10.138% | $46.5994 | $46.60 | $46.60 | $46.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $107.92 | 10.269% | $119.0023 | $119.00 | $119.00 | $119.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $81.47 | 12.169% | $91.3841 | $91.38 | $91.40 | $91.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $664.86 | $712.1478 | $712.14 | $712.20 | $712.10 | |