| 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 | $156.96 | 13.637% | $178.3646 | $178.36 | $178.35 | $178.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $198.41 | 9.104% | $216.4732 | $216.47 | $216.45 | $216.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $230.30 | 12.830% | $259.8475 | $259.85 | $259.85 | $259.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $250.98 | 9.300% | $274.3211 | $274.32 | $274.30 | $274.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $26.46 | 9.479% | $28.9681 | $28.97 | $28.95 | $29.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $30.63 | 12.853% | $34.5669 | $34.57 | $34.55 | $34.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $174.45 | 3.611% | $180.7494 | $180.75 | $180.75 | $180.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,068.19 | $1,173.2908 | $1,173.29 | $1,173.20 | $1,173.30 | |