| 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 | $170.40 | 3.214% | $175.8767 | $175.88 | $175.90 | $175.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $190.25 | 12.746% | $214.4993 | $214.50 | $214.50 | $214.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $75.58 | 10.560% | $83.5612 | $83.56 | $83.55 | $83.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $225.34 | 7.641% | $242.5582 | $242.56 | $242.55 | $242.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $146.31 | 11.728% | $163.4692 | $163.47 | $163.45 | $163.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $5.74 | 7.391% | $6.1642 | $6.16 | $6.15 | $6.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $19.68 | 9.210% | $21.4925 | $21.49 | $21.50 | $21.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $833.30 | $907.6213 | $907.62 | $907.60 | $907.80 | |