| 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 | $161.74 | 7.740% | $174.2587 | $174.26 | $174.25 | $174.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $236.97 | 5.404% | $249.7759 | $249.78 | $249.80 | $249.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $81.99 | 12.444% | $92.1928 | $92.19 | $92.20 | $92.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $34.33 | 9.525% | $37.5999 | $37.60 | $37.60 | $37.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $45.78 | 8.872% | $49.8416 | $49.84 | $49.85 | $49.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $246.71 | 13.339% | $279.6186 | $279.62 | $279.60 | $279.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $14.75 | 5.743% | $15.5971 | $15.60 | $15.60 | $15.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $822.27 | $898.8846 | $898.89 | $898.90 | $898.90 | |