| 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 | $166.82 | 4.424% | $174.2001 | $174.20 | $174.20 | $174.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $201.28 | 8.675% | $218.741 | $218.74 | $218.75 | $218.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $239.93 | 6.604% | $255.775 | $255.78 | $255.80 | $255.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $45.91 | 8.344% | $49.7407 | $49.74 | $49.75 | $49.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $124.81 | 12.737% | $140.707 | $140.71 | $140.70 | $140.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $78.55 | 12.683% | $88.5125 | $88.51 | $88.50 | $88.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $24.49 | 13.624% | $27.8265 | $27.83 | $27.85 | $27.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $881.79 | $955.5028 | $955.51 | $955.55 | $955.40 | |