| 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 | $166.28 | 3.608% | $172.2794 | $172.28 | $172.30 | $172.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $68.58 | 4.226% | $71.4782 | $71.48 | $71.50 | $71.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $239.43 | 5.678% | $253.0248 | $253.02 | $253.00 | $253.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $162.88 | 11.561% | $181.7106 | $181.71 | $181.70 | $181.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $207.80 | 5.442% | $219.1085 | $219.11 | $219.10 | $219.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $174.37 | 10.720% | $193.0625 | $193.06 | $193.05 | $193.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $171.96 | 6.688% | $183.4607 | $183.46 | $183.45 | $183.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,191.30 | $1,274.1247 | $1,274.12 | $1,274.10 | $1,274.20 | |