| 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 | 3.485% | $174.3722 | $174.37 | $174.35 | $174.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $9.35 | 13.657% | $10.6269 | $10.63 | $10.65 | $10.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $88.61 | 13.551% | $100.6175 | $100.62 | $100.60 | $100.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $150.41 | 10.505% | $166.2106 | $166.21 | $166.20 | $166.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $161.62 | 12.748% | $182.2233 | $182.22 | $182.20 | $182.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $232.91 | 5.629% | $246.0205 | $246.02 | $246.00 | $246.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $229.58 | 12.397% | $258.041 | $258.04 | $258.05 | $258.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,040.98 | $1,138.1120 | $1,138.11 | $1,138.05 | $1,138.00 | |