| 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 | $168.76 | 4.453% | $176.2749 | $176.27 | $176.25 | $176.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $20.75 | 5.182% | $21.8253 | $21.83 | $21.85 | $21.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $14.62 | 12.848% | $16.4984 | $16.50 | $16.50 | $16.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $156.83 | 8.344% | $169.9159 | $169.92 | $169.90 | $169.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $227.92 | 11.264% | $253.5929 | $253.59 | $253.60 | $253.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $189.66 | 12.327% | $213.0394 | $213.04 | $213.05 | $213.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $245.32 | 7.850% | $264.5776 | $264.58 | $264.60 | $264.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,023.86 | $1,115.7244 | $1,115.73 | $1,115.75 | $1,115.70 | |