| 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 | $165.74 | 5.274% | $174.4811 | $174.48 | $174.50 | $174.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $135.71 | 9.103% | $148.0637 | $148.06 | $148.05 | $148.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $8.32 | 12.202% | $9.3352 | $9.34 | $9.35 | $9.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $52.66 | 5.414% | $55.511 | $55.51 | $55.50 | $55.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $42.85 | 13.678% | $48.711 | $48.71 | $48.70 | $48.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $87.79 | 13.104% | $99.294 | $99.29 | $99.30 | $99.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $241.58 | 13.557% | $274.331 | $274.33 | $274.35 | $274.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $734.65 | $809.7270 | $809.72 | $809.75 | $809.70 | |