| 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 | $168.70 | 3.237% | $174.1608 | $174.16 | $174.15 | $174.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $114.51 | 13.655% | $130.1463 | $130.15 | $130.15 | $130.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $59.82 | 6.470% | $63.6904 | $63.69 | $63.70 | $63.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $250.77 | 11.662% | $280.0148 | $280.01 | $280.00 | $280.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $126.78 | 7.790% | $136.6562 | $136.66 | $136.65 | $136.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $122.68 | 3.692% | $127.2093 | $127.21 | $127.20 | $127.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $91.72 | 5.502% | $96.7664 | $96.77 | $96.75 | $96.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $934.98 | $1,008.6442 | $1,008.65 | $1,008.60 | $1,008.70 | |