| 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 | $162.91 | 3.425% | $168.4897 | $168.49 | $168.50 | $168.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $250.25 | 9.864% | $274.9347 | $274.93 | $274.95 | $274.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $139.86 | 12.811% | $157.7775 | $157.78 | $157.80 | $157.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $211.64 | 3.439% | $218.9183 | $218.92 | $218.90 | $218.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $59.31 | 7.402% | $63.7001 | $63.70 | $63.70 | $63.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $129.83 | 10.117% | $142.9649 | $142.96 | $142.95 | $143.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $139.42 | 8.683% | $151.5258 | $151.53 | $151.55 | $151.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,093.22 | $1,178.3110 | $1,178.31 | $1,178.35 | $1,178.30 | |