| 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 | $168.82 | 3.120% | $174.0872 | $174.09 | $174.10 | $174.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $149.98 | 7.559% | $161.317 | $161.32 | $161.30 | $161.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $31.90 | 8.519% | $34.6176 | $34.62 | $34.60 | $34.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $132.79 | 6.728% | $141.7241 | $141.72 | $141.70 | $141.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $123.52 | 11.724% | $138.0015 | $138.00 | $138.00 | $138.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $212.41 | 6.843% | $226.9452 | $226.95 | $226.95 | $226.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $65.60 | 12.147% | $73.5684 | $73.57 | $73.55 | $73.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $885.02 | $950.2610 | $950.27 | $950.20 | $950.20 | |