| 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 | $168.59 | 3.165% | $173.9259 | $173.93 | $173.95 | $173.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $195.51 | 11.676% | $218.3377 | $218.34 | $218.35 | $218.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $175.62 | 13.792% | $199.8415 | $199.84 | $199.85 | $199.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $162.43 | 8.544% | $176.308 | $176.31 | $176.30 | $176.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $160.92 | 10.615% | $178.0017 | $178.00 | $178.00 | $178.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $141.88 | 10.128% | $156.2496 | $156.25 | $156.25 | $156.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $138.35 | 5.682% | $146.211 | $146.21 | $146.20 | $146.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,143.30 | $1,248.8754 | $1,248.88 | $1,248.90 | $1,248.70 | |