| 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 | $168.68 | 3.553% | $174.6732 | $174.67 | $174.65 | $174.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $199.98 | 3.356% | $206.6913 | $206.69 | $206.70 | $206.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $236.58 | 12.342% | $265.7787 | $265.78 | $265.80 | $265.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $217.53 | 6.575% | $231.8326 | $231.83 | $231.85 | $231.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $177.40 | 9.224% | $193.7634 | $193.76 | $193.75 | $193.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $73.70 | 6.587% | $78.5546 | $78.55 | $78.55 | $78.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $202.62 | 10.292% | $223.4737 | $223.47 | $223.45 | $223.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,276.49 | $1,374.7675 | $1,374.75 | $1,374.75 | $1,374.90 | |