| 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 | $166.80 | 4.379% | $174.1042 | $174.10 | $174.10 | $174.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $27.50 | 7.205% | $29.4814 | $29.48 | $29.50 | $29.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $86.37 | 9.294% | $94.3972 | $94.40 | $94.40 | $94.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $120.42 | 6.826% | $128.6399 | $128.64 | $128.65 | $128.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $225.41 | 4.798% | $236.2252 | $236.23 | $236.25 | $236.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $211.91 | 13.360% | $240.2212 | $240.22 | $240.20 | $240.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $161.89 | 11.364% | $180.2872 | $180.29 | $180.30 | $180.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,000.30 | $1,083.3563 | $1,083.36 | $1,083.40 | $1,083.30 | |