| 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 | $160.27 | 8.587% | $174.0324 | $174.03 | $174.05 | $174.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $167.99 | 3.808% | $174.3871 | $174.39 | $174.40 | $174.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $138.55 | 8.715% | $150.6246 | $150.62 | $150.60 | $150.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $84.48 | 7.793% | $91.0635 | $91.06 | $91.05 | $91.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $131.55 | 5.182% | $138.3669 | $138.37 | $138.35 | $138.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $50.89 | 4.405% | $53.1317 | $53.13 | $53.15 | $53.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $212.96 | 5.672% | $225.0391 | $225.04 | $225.05 | $225.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $946.69 | $1,006.6453 | $1,006.64 | $1,006.65 | $1,006.60 | |