| 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 | $167.68 | 5.162% | $176.3356 | $176.34 | $176.35 | $176.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $170.30 | 8.826% | $185.3307 | $185.33 | $185.35 | $185.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $209.60 | 9.833% | $230.21 | $230.21 | $230.20 | $230.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $242.91 | 13.670% | $276.1158 | $276.12 | $276.10 | $276.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $73.65 | 11.212% | $81.9076 | $81.91 | $81.90 | $81.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $127.46 | 12.766% | $143.7315 | $143.73 | $143.75 | $143.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $236.27 | 9.376% | $258.4227 | $258.42 | $258.40 | $258.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,227.87 | $1,352.0539 | $1,352.06 | $1,352.05 | $1,351.90 | |