| 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 | $172.73 | 3.531% | $178.8291 | $178.83 | $178.85 | $178.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $209.71 | 12.341% | $235.5903 | $235.59 | $235.60 | $235.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $144.99 | 10.679% | $160.4735 | $160.47 | $160.45 | $160.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $133.43 | 13.762% | $151.7926 | $151.79 | $151.80 | $151.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $81.76 | 7.564% | $87.9443 | $87.94 | $87.95 | $87.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $228.51 | 13.714% | $259.8479 | $259.85 | $259.85 | $259.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $188.47 | 4.608% | $197.1547 | $197.15 | $197.15 | $197.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,159.60 | $1,271.6324 | $1,271.62 | $1,271.65 | $1,271.60 | |