| 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 | $168.64 | 3.503% | $174.5475 | $174.55 | $174.55 | $174.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $20.28 | 5.104% | $21.3151 | $21.32 | $21.30 | $21.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $52.67 | 9.533% | $57.691 | $57.69 | $57.70 | $57.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $162.91 | 11.779% | $182.0992 | $182.10 | $182.10 | $182.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $117.46 | 12.524% | $132.1707 | $132.17 | $132.15 | $132.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $200.80 | 9.424% | $219.7234 | $219.72 | $219.70 | $219.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $100.44 | 12.656% | $113.1517 | $113.15 | $113.15 | $113.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $823.20 | $900.6986 | $900.70 | $900.65 | $900.70 | |