| 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 | $167.34 | 4.273% | $174.4904 | $174.49 | $174.50 | $174.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $109.29 | 7.509% | $117.4966 | $117.50 | $117.50 | $117.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $50.46 | 11.867% | $56.4481 | $56.45 | $56.45 | $56.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $248.49 | 9.508% | $272.1164 | $272.12 | $272.10 | $272.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $56.98 | 6.181% | $60.5019 | $60.50 | $60.50 | $60.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $171.86 | 9.245% | $187.7485 | $187.75 | $187.75 | $187.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $98.96 | 13.447% | $112.2672 | $112.27 | $112.25 | $112.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $903.38 | $981.0691 | $981.08 | $981.05 | $981.00 | |