| 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 | $177.25 | 6.259% | $188.3441 | $188.34 | $188.35 | $188.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $223.88 | 13.476% | $254.0501 | $254.05 | $254.05 | $254.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $242.43 | 13.663% | $275.5532 | $275.55 | $275.55 | $275.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $159.58 | 8.552% | $173.2273 | $173.23 | $173.25 | $173.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $48.29 | 12.854% | $54.4972 | $54.50 | $54.50 | $54.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $118.79 | 7.580% | $127.7943 | $127.79 | $127.80 | $127.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $179.98 | 7.819% | $194.0526 | $194.05 | $194.05 | $194.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,150.20 | $1,267.5188 | $1,267.51 | $1,267.55 | $1,267.60 | |