| 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 | $172.76 | 3.789% | $179.3059 | $179.31 | $179.30 | $179.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $237.99 | 8.299% | $257.7408 | $257.74 | $257.75 | $257.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $45.81 | 8.788% | $49.8358 | $49.84 | $49.85 | $49.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $248.27 | 12.713% | $279.8326 | $279.83 | $279.85 | $279.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $155.64 | 6.126% | $165.1745 | $165.17 | $165.15 | $165.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $109.48 | 5.418% | $115.4116 | $115.41 | $115.40 | $115.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $189.57 | 7.592% | $203.9622 | $203.96 | $203.95 | $204.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,159.52 | $1,251.2634 | $1,251.26 | $1,251.25 | $1,251.20 | |