| 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 | $167.65 | 3.332% | $173.2361 | $173.24 | $173.25 | $173.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $248.92 | 13.303% | $282.0338 | $282.03 | $282.05 | $282.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $228.77 | 13.454% | $259.5487 | $259.55 | $259.55 | $259.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $235.47 | 6.832% | $251.5573 | $251.56 | $251.55 | $251.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $234.54 | 6.268% | $249.241 | $249.24 | $249.25 | $249.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $38.29 | 9.584% | $41.9597 | $41.96 | $41.95 | $42.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $147.53 | 7.232% | $158.1994 | $158.20 | $158.20 | $158.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,301.17 | $1,415.7760 | $1,415.78 | $1,415.80 | $1,415.70 | |