| 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 | $168.62 | 3.512% | $174.5419 | $174.54 | $174.55 | $174.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $135.38 | 12.798% | $152.7059 | $152.71 | $152.70 | $152.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $159.65 | 10.381% | $176.2233 | $176.22 | $176.20 | $176.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $64.48 | 5.472% | $68.0083 | $68.01 | $68.00 | $68.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $221.94 | 9.350% | $242.6914 | $242.69 | $242.70 | $242.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $123.84 | 12.126% | $138.8568 | $138.86 | $138.85 | $138.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $151.85 | 6.336% | $161.4712 | $161.47 | $161.45 | $161.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,025.76 | $1,114.4988 | $1,114.50 | $1,114.45 | $1,114.50 | |