| 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 | $158.55 | 9.751% | $174.0102 | $174.01 | $174.00 | $174.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $82.47 | 7.674% | $88.7987 | $88.80 | $88.80 | $88.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $185.25 | 4.291% | $193.1991 | $193.20 | $193.20 | $193.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $135.72 | 12.464% | $152.6361 | $152.64 | $152.65 | $152.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $187.26 | 13.332% | $212.2255 | $212.23 | $212.25 | $212.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $178.56 | 7.660% | $192.2377 | $192.24 | $192.25 | $192.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $233.64 | 4.659% | $244.5253 | $244.53 | $244.55 | $244.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,161.45 | $1,257.6326 | $1,257.65 | $1,257.70 | $1,257.50 | |