| 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 | $160.72 | 9.648% | $176.2263 | $176.23 | $176.25 | $176.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $167.40 | 6.772% | $178.7363 | $178.74 | $178.75 | $178.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $180.74 | 13.412% | $204.9808 | $204.98 | $205.00 | $205.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $162.31 | 3.660% | $168.2505 | $168.25 | $168.25 | $168.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $249.80 | 4.844% | $261.9003 | $261.90 | $261.90 | $261.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $206.79 | 5.209% | $217.5617 | $217.56 | $217.55 | $217.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $69.72 | 10.389% | $76.9632 | $76.96 | $76.95 | $77.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,197.48 | $1,284.6191 | $1,284.62 | $1,284.65 | $1,284.70 | |