| 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 | $168.70 | 3.450% | $174.5202 | $174.52 | $174.50 | $174.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $170.45 | 11.633% | $190.2784 | $190.28 | $190.30 | $190.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $235.37 | 3.297% | $243.1301 | $243.13 | $243.15 | $243.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $158.55 | 6.292% | $168.526 | $168.53 | $168.55 | $168.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $75.41 | 8.423% | $81.7618 | $81.76 | $81.75 | $81.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $122.91 | 8.437% | $133.2799 | $133.28 | $133.30 | $133.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $205.26 | 10.349% | $226.5024 | $226.50 | $226.50 | $226.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,136.65 | $1,217.9988 | $1,218.00 | $1,218.05 | $1,218.00 | |