| 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 | $167.68 | 5.813% | $177.4272 | $177.43 | $177.45 | $177.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $61.40 | 6.435% | $65.3511 | $65.35 | $65.35 | $65.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $220.27 | 7.438% | $236.6537 | $236.65 | $236.65 | $236.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $145.57 | 7.203% | $156.0554 | $156.06 | $156.05 | $156.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $134.73 | 6.553% | $143.5589 | $143.56 | $143.55 | $143.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $235.29 | 3.599% | $243.7581 | $243.76 | $243.75 | $243.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $220.76 | 6.750% | $235.6613 | $235.66 | $235.65 | $235.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,185.70 | $1,258.4657 | $1,258.47 | $1,258.45 | $1,258.70 | |