| 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 | $163.38 | 6.500% | $173.9997 | $174.00 | $174.00 | $174.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $47.55 | 13.661% | $54.0458 | $54.05 | $54.05 | $54.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $67.41 | 3.459% | $69.7417 | $69.74 | $69.75 | $69.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $31.69 | 3.632% | $32.841 | $32.84 | $32.85 | $32.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $149.29 | 6.396% | $158.8386 | $158.84 | $158.85 | $158.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $193.65 | 7.488% | $208.1505 | $208.15 | $208.15 | $208.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $147.91 | 11.370% | $164.7274 | $164.73 | $164.75 | $164.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $800.88 | $862.3447 | $862.35 | $862.40 | $862.20 | |