| 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 | $166.75 | 4.380% | $174.0537 | $174.05 | $174.05 | $174.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $77.85 | 7.592% | $83.7604 | $83.76 | $83.75 | $83.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $151.74 | 12.276% | $170.3676 | $170.37 | $170.35 | $170.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $185.85 | 5.825% | $196.6758 | $196.68 | $196.70 | $196.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $227.36 | 6.702% | $242.5977 | $242.60 | $242.60 | $242.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $208.65 | 9.470% | $228.4092 | $228.41 | $228.40 | $228.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $233.80 | 6.304% | $248.5388 | $248.54 | $248.55 | $248.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,252.00 | $1,344.4032 | $1,344.41 | $1,344.40 | $1,344.50 | |