| 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 | $168.86 | 3.502% | $174.7735 | $174.77 | $174.75 | $174.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $77.35 | 3.467% | $80.0317 | $80.03 | $80.05 | $80.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $148.85 | 13.328% | $168.6887 | $168.69 | $168.70 | $168.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $205.27 | 3.357% | $212.1609 | $212.16 | $212.15 | $212.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $141.28 | 9.193% | $154.2679 | $154.27 | $154.25 | $154.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $224.72 | 9.457% | $245.9718 | $245.97 | $245.95 | $246.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $240.87 | 13.492% | $273.3682 | $273.37 | $273.35 | $273.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,207.20 | $1,309.2627 | $1,309.26 | $1,309.20 | $1,309.40 | |