| 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 | $168.58 | 5.787% | $178.3357 | $178.34 | $178.35 | $178.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $211.47 | 13.513% | $240.0459 | $240.05 | $240.05 | $240.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $225.49 | 8.783% | $245.2948 | $245.29 | $245.30 | $245.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $227.56 | 5.673% | $240.4695 | $240.47 | $240.45 | $240.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $146.78 | 7.141% | $157.2616 | $157.26 | $157.25 | $157.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $6.27 | 13.236% | $7.0999 | $7.10 | $7.10 | $7.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $215.54 | 6.116% | $228.7224 | $228.72 | $228.70 | $228.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,201.69 | $1,297.2298 | $1,297.23 | $1,297.20 | $1,297.20 | |