| 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 | 3.802% | $174.7507 | $174.75 | $174.75 | $174.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $177.96 | 5.500% | $187.7478 | $187.75 | $187.75 | $187.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $154.41 | 7.307% | $165.6927 | $165.69 | $165.70 | $165.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $208.92 | 11.593% | $233.1401 | $233.14 | $233.15 | $233.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $28.48 | 12.272% | $31.9751 | $31.98 | $32.00 | $32.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $81.25 | 7.848% | $87.6265 | $87.63 | $87.65 | $87.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $244.33 | 6.647% | $260.5706 | $260.57 | $260.55 | $260.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,063.70 | $1,141.5035 | $1,141.51 | $1,141.55 | $1,141.50 | |