| 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 | $166.26 | 4.683% | $174.046 | $174.05 | $174.05 | $174.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $224.38 | 8.532% | $243.5241 | $243.52 | $243.50 | $243.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $172.50 | 3.802% | $179.0585 | $179.06 | $179.05 | $179.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $43.63 | 9.630% | $47.8316 | $47.83 | $47.85 | $47.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $87.84 | 12.563% | $98.8753 | $98.88 | $98.90 | $98.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $143.49 | 9.641% | $157.3239 | $157.32 | $157.30 | $157.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $166.80 | 4.152% | $173.7255 | $173.73 | $173.75 | $173.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,004.90 | $1,074.3849 | $1,074.39 | $1,074.40 | $1,074.30 | |