| 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 | $169.38 | 3.125% | $174.6731 | $174.67 | $174.65 | $174.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $94.81 | 5.583% | $100.1032 | $100.10 | $100.10 | $100.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $231.57 | 3.210% | $239.0034 | $239.00 | $239.00 | $239.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $20.58 | 4.456% | $21.497 | $21.50 | $21.50 | $21.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $212.43 | 6.750% | $226.769 | $226.77 | $226.75 | $226.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $233.95 | 13.243% | $264.932 | $264.93 | $264.95 | $264.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $229.27 | 3.419% | $237.1087 | $237.11 | $237.10 | $237.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,191.99 | $1,264.0864 | $1,264.08 | $1,264.05 | $1,264.10 | |