| 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 | $163.74 | 6.870% | $174.9889 | $174.99 | $175.00 | $175.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $15.90 | 7.703% | $17.1248 | $17.12 | $17.10 | $17.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $26.63 | 5.711% | $28.1508 | $28.15 | $28.15 | $28.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $127.88 | 8.721% | $139.0324 | $139.03 | $139.05 | $139.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $16.61 | 6.709% | $17.7244 | $17.72 | $17.70 | $17.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $87.61 | 5.381% | $92.3243 | $92.32 | $92.30 | $92.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $210.36 | 12.643% | $236.9558 | $236.96 | $236.95 | $237.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $648.73 | $706.3014 | $706.29 | $706.25 | $706.30 | |