| 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 | $167.25 | 3.687% | $173.4165 | $173.42 | $173.40 | $173.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $202.67 | 7.622% | $218.1175 | $218.12 | $218.10 | $218.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $188.26 | 6.357% | $200.2277 | $200.23 | $200.25 | $200.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $175.81 | 3.589% | $182.1198 | $182.12 | $182.10 | $182.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $216.44 | 7.625% | $232.9436 | $232.94 | $232.95 | $232.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $177.71 | 8.128% | $192.1543 | $192.15 | $192.15 | $192.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $140.85 | 4.688% | $147.453 | $147.45 | $147.45 | $147.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,268.99 | $1,346.4324 | $1,346.43 | $1,346.40 | $1,346.40 | |