| 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 | $169.35 | 3.321% | $174.9741 | $174.97 | $174.95 | $175.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $93.64 | 11.206% | $104.1333 | $104.13 | $104.15 | $104.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $225.89 | 8.683% | $245.504 | $245.50 | $245.50 | $245.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $219.72 | 7.125% | $235.3751 | $235.38 | $235.40 | $235.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $130.53 | 9.391% | $142.7881 | $142.79 | $142.80 | $142.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $122.63 | 11.415% | $136.6282 | $136.63 | $136.65 | $136.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $183.37 | 4.611% | $191.8252 | $191.83 | $191.85 | $191.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,145.13 | $1,231.2280 | $1,231.23 | $1,231.30 | $1,231.20 | |