| 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 | $169.77 | 3.171% | $175.1534 | $175.15 | $175.15 | $175.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $234.60 | 12.588% | $264.1314 | $264.13 | $264.15 | $264.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $73.39 | 6.371% | $78.0657 | $78.07 | $78.05 | $78.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $120.41 | 9.583% | $131.9489 | $131.95 | $131.95 | $131.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $248.45 | 5.619% | $262.4104 | $262.41 | $262.40 | $262.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $168.84 | 6.640% | $180.051 | $180.05 | $180.05 | $180.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $107.35 | 4.401% | $112.0745 | $112.07 | $112.05 | $112.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,122.81 | $1,203.8353 | $1,203.83 | $1,203.80 | $1,203.90 | |