| 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 | $171.26 | 4.254% | $178.5454 | $178.55 | $178.55 | $178.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $240.43 | 9.852% | $264.1172 | $264.12 | $264.10 | $264.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $159.47 | 8.811% | $173.5209 | $173.52 | $173.50 | $173.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $177.80 | 7.693% | $191.4782 | $191.48 | $191.50 | $191.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $150.58 | 11.448% | $167.8184 | $167.82 | $167.80 | $167.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $107.39 | 12.239% | $120.5335 | $120.53 | $120.55 | $120.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $194.47 | 10.540% | $214.9671 | $214.97 | $214.95 | $215.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,201.40 | $1,310.9807 | $1,310.99 | $1,310.95 | $1,310.90 | |