| 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 | $172.40 | 3.520% | $178.4685 | $178.47 | $178.45 | $178.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $197.37 | 7.645% | $212.4589 | $212.46 | $212.45 | $212.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $238.82 | 5.675% | $252.373 | $252.37 | $252.35 | $252.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $191.73 | 5.604% | $202.4745 | $202.47 | $202.45 | $202.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $223.71 | 12.613% | $251.9265 | $251.93 | $251.95 | $251.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $67.81 | 9.452% | $74.2194 | $74.22 | $74.20 | $74.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $62.82 | 6.677% | $67.0145 | $67.01 | $67.00 | $67.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,154.66 | $1,238.9353 | $1,238.93 | $1,238.85 | $1,239.00 | |