| 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 | $163.78 | 5.488% | $172.7682 | $172.77 | $172.75 | $172.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $142.50 | 5.151% | $149.8402 | $149.84 | $149.85 | $149.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $84.70 | 7.259% | $90.8484 | $90.85 | $90.85 | $90.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $216.27 | 11.557% | $241.2643 | $241.26 | $241.25 | $241.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $177.32 | 7.841% | $191.2237 | $191.22 | $191.20 | $191.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $175.88 | 3.497% | $182.0305 | $182.03 | $182.05 | $182.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $215.29 | 8.143% | $232.8211 | $232.82 | $232.80 | $232.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,175.74 | $1,260.7964 | $1,260.79 | $1,260.75 | $1,260.70 | |