| 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 | $168.35 | 3.379% | $174.0385 | $174.04 | $174.05 | $174.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $168.89 | 3.625% | $175.0123 | $175.01 | $175.00 | $175.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $162.33 | 5.209% | $170.7858 | $170.79 | $170.80 | $170.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $228.53 | 10.731% | $253.0536 | $253.05 | $253.05 | $253.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $29.90 | 7.239% | $32.0645 | $32.06 | $32.05 | $32.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $207.77 | 4.708% | $217.5518 | $217.55 | $217.55 | $217.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $7.74 | 4.515% | $8.0895 | $8.09 | $8.10 | $8.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $973.51 | $1,030.5960 | $1,030.59 | $1,030.60 | $1,030.70 | |