| 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 | $168.35 | 3.275% | $173.8635 | $173.86 | $173.85 | $173.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $111.44 | 11.425% | $124.172 | $124.17 | $124.15 | $124.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $40.89 | 7.542% | $43.9739 | $43.97 | $43.95 | $44.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $23.32 | 8.112% | $25.2117 | $25.21 | $25.20 | $25.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $219.43 | 10.214% | $241.8426 | $241.84 | $241.85 | $241.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $51.96 | 4.225% | $54.1553 | $54.16 | $54.15 | $54.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $104.86 | 3.196% | $108.2113 | $108.21 | $108.20 | $108.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $720.25 | $771.4303 | $771.42 | $771.35 | $771.50 | |