| 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 | $168.79 | 3.501% | $174.6993 | $174.70 | $174.70 | $174.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $83.50 | 3.494% | $86.4175 | $86.42 | $86.40 | $86.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $25.63 | 13.750% | $29.1541 | $29.15 | $29.15 | $29.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $12.87 | 9.448% | $14.086 | $14.09 | $14.10 | $14.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $120.73 | 7.700% | $130.0262 | $130.03 | $130.05 | $130.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $21.92 | 7.412% | $23.5447 | $23.54 | $23.55 | $23.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $57.44 | 8.580% | $62.3684 | $62.37 | $62.35 | $62.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $490.88 | $520.2962 | $520.30 | $520.30 | $520.30 | |