| 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 | $163.83 | 6.383% | $174.2873 | $174.29 | $174.30 | $174.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $110.76 | 7.264% | $118.8056 | $118.81 | $118.80 | $118.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $86.50 | 8.710% | $94.0342 | $94.03 | $94.05 | $94.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $70.32 | 12.693% | $79.2457 | $79.25 | $79.25 | $79.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $53.91 | 3.110% | $55.5866 | $55.59 | $55.60 | $55.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $213.56 | 10.735% | $236.4857 | $236.49 | $236.50 | $236.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $144.82 | 9.818% | $159.0384 | $159.04 | $159.05 | $159.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $843.70 | $917.4835 | $917.50 | $917.55 | $917.40 | |