| 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 | $168.50 | 3.337% | $174.1228 | $174.12 | $174.10 | $174.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $197.58 | 5.268% | $207.9885 | $207.99 | $208.00 | $208.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $192.41 | 7.102% | $206.075 | $206.08 | $206.10 | $206.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $13.49 | 5.698% | $14.2587 | $14.26 | $14.25 | $14.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $140.32 | 12.571% | $157.9596 | $157.96 | $157.95 | $158.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $185.59 | 4.147% | $193.2864 | $193.29 | $193.30 | $193.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $204.94 | 10.363% | $226.1779 | $226.18 | $226.20 | $226.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,102.83 | $1,179.8689 | $1,179.88 | $1,179.90 | $1,180.00 | |