| 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 | $168.78 | 5.256% | $177.6511 | $177.65 | $177.65 | $177.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $229.44 | 12.337% | $257.746 | $257.75 | $257.75 | $257.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $74.75 | 10.324% | $82.4672 | $82.47 | $82.45 | $82.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $108.95 | 11.226% | $121.1807 | $121.18 | $121.20 | $121.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $217.48 | 7.606% | $234.0215 | $234.02 | $234.00 | $234.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $125.58 | 10.552% | $138.8312 | $138.83 | $138.85 | $138.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $220.71 | 8.634% | $239.7661 | $239.77 | $239.75 | $239.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,145.69 | $1,251.6638 | $1,251.67 | $1,251.65 | $1,251.70 | |