| 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 | $165.49 | 5.644% | $174.8303 | $174.83 | $174.85 | $174.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $39.48 | 10.144% | $43.4849 | $43.48 | $43.50 | $43.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $19.59 | 9.256% | $21.4033 | $21.40 | $21.40 | $21.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $176.44 | 12.490% | $198.4774 | $198.48 | $198.50 | $198.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $136.88 | 9.120% | $149.3635 | $149.36 | $149.35 | $149.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $244.59 | 7.827% | $263.7341 | $263.73 | $263.75 | $263.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $176.72 | 3.150% | $182.2867 | $182.29 | $182.30 | $182.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $959.19 | $1,033.5802 | $1,033.57 | $1,033.65 | $1,033.60 | |