| 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 | $154.98 | 12.478% | $174.3184 | $174.32 | $174.30 | $174.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $29.30 | 5.660% | $30.9584 | $30.96 | $30.95 | $31.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $221.48 | 12.641% | $249.4773 | $249.48 | $249.50 | $249.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $211.47 | 11.183% | $235.1187 | $235.12 | $235.10 | $235.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $178.68 | 6.710% | $190.6694 | $190.67 | $190.65 | $190.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $207.82 | 4.749% | $217.6894 | $217.69 | $217.70 | $217.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $68.76 | 6.156% | $72.9929 | $72.99 | $73.00 | $73.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,072.49 | $1,171.2245 | $1,171.23 | $1,171.20 | $1,171.30 | |