| 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 | $166.59 | 3.719% | $172.7855 | $172.79 | $172.80 | $172.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $244.97 | 3.337% | $253.1446 | $253.14 | $253.15 | $253.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $246.35 | 4.558% | $257.5786 | $257.58 | $257.60 | $257.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $211.92 | 6.275% | $225.218 | $225.22 | $225.20 | $225.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $193.91 | 11.805% | $216.8011 | $216.80 | $216.80 | $216.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $168.33 | 7.482% | $180.9245 | $180.92 | $180.90 | $180.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $202.68 | 4.125% | $211.0406 | $211.04 | $211.05 | $211.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,434.75 | $1,517.4929 | $1,517.49 | $1,517.50 | $1,517.40 | |