| 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 | $158.77 | 8.444% | $172.1765 | $172.18 | $172.20 | $172.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $143.26 | 9.721% | $157.1863 | $157.19 | $157.20 | $157.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $219.76 | 12.623% | $247.5003 | $247.50 | $247.50 | $247.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $241.76 | 5.337% | $254.6627 | $254.66 | $254.65 | $254.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $53.63 | 9.656% | $58.8085 | $58.81 | $58.80 | $58.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $246.96 | 10.859% | $273.7774 | $273.78 | $273.80 | $273.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $168.50 | 5.315% | $177.4558 | $177.46 | $177.45 | $177.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,232.64 | $1,341.5675 | $1,341.58 | $1,341.60 | $1,341.70 | |