| 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 | $168.96 | 3.209% | $174.3819 | $174.38 | $174.40 | $174.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $137.42 | 4.176% | $143.1587 | $143.16 | $143.15 | $143.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $152.34 | 4.265% | $158.8373 | $158.84 | $158.85 | $158.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $215.46 | 13.367% | $244.2605 | $244.26 | $244.25 | $244.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $101.88 | 9.667% | $111.7287 | $111.73 | $111.75 | $111.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $130.83 | 7.130% | $140.1582 | $140.16 | $140.15 | $140.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $214.37 | 11.863% | $239.8007 | $239.80 | $239.80 | $239.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,121.26 | $1,212.3260 | $1,212.33 | $1,212.35 | $1,212.40 | |