| 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 | $168.99 | 3.185% | $174.3723 | $174.37 | $174.35 | $174.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $182.42 | 4.837% | $191.2437 | $191.24 | $191.25 | $191.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $126.52 | 6.303% | $134.4946 | $134.49 | $134.50 | $134.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $33.90 | 9.350% | $37.0697 | $37.07 | $37.05 | $37.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $10.90 | 13.711% | $12.3945 | $12.39 | $12.40 | $12.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $17.71 | 12.766% | $19.9709 | $19.97 | $19.95 | $20.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $121.53 | 10.680% | $134.5094 | $134.51 | $134.50 | $134.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $661.97 | $704.0551 | $704.04 | $704.00 | $704.10 | |