| 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 | $163.72 | 6.570% | $174.4764 | $174.48 | $174.50 | $174.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $94.31 | 6.226% | $100.1817 | $100.18 | $100.20 | $100.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $248.40 | 8.392% | $269.2457 | $269.25 | $269.25 | $269.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $23.83 | 4.755% | $24.9631 | $24.96 | $24.95 | $25.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $48.72 | 4.350% | $50.8393 | $50.84 | $50.85 | $50.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $73.44 | 7.627% | $79.0413 | $79.04 | $79.05 | $79.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $156.43 | 11.307% | $174.1175 | $174.12 | $174.10 | $174.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $808.85 | $872.8650 | $872.87 | $872.90 | $872.80 | |