| 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 | $160.70 | 8.795% | $174.8336 | $174.83 | $174.85 | $174.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $132.40 | 3.285% | $136.7493 | $136.75 | $136.75 | $136.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $97.79 | 6.414% | $104.0623 | $104.06 | $104.05 | $104.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $100.64 | 9.276% | $109.9754 | $109.98 | $110.00 | $110.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $103.64 | 8.684% | $112.6401 | $112.64 | $112.65 | $112.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $14.82 | 11.448% | $16.5166 | $16.52 | $16.50 | $16.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $198.75 | 10.414% | $219.4478 | $219.45 | $219.45 | $219.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $808.74 | $874.2251 | $874.23 | $874.25 | $874.10 | |