| 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 | $164.54 | 4.737% | $172.3343 | $172.33 | $172.35 | $172.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $246.96 | 11.785% | $276.0642 | $276.06 | $276.05 | $276.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $32.53 | 4.507% | $33.9961 | $34.00 | $34.00 | $34.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $179.27 | 6.298% | $190.5604 | $190.56 | $190.55 | $190.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $163.73 | 4.410% | $170.9505 | $170.95 | $170.95 | $171.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $229.60 | 5.467% | $242.1522 | $242.15 | $242.15 | $242.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $149.49 | 3.308% | $154.4351 | $154.44 | $154.45 | $154.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,166.12 | $1,240.4928 | $1,240.49 | $1,240.50 | $1,240.60 | |