| 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 | $168.50 | 3.476% | $174.3571 | $174.36 | $174.35 | $174.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $31.79 | 11.378% | $35.4071 | $35.41 | $35.40 | $35.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $57.49 | 12.456% | $64.651 | $64.65 | $64.65 | $64.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $95.53 | 6.739% | $101.9678 | $101.97 | $101.95 | $102.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $37.36 | 8.116% | $40.3921 | $40.39 | $40.40 | $40.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $187.77 | 12.686% | $211.5905 | $211.59 | $211.60 | $211.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $183.56 | 10.296% | $202.4593 | $202.46 | $202.45 | $202.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $762.00 | $830.8249 | $830.83 | $830.80 | $831.00 | |