| 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 | $169.57 | 5.476% | $178.8557 | $178.86 | $178.85 | $178.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $145.92 | 13.124% | $165.0705 | $165.07 | $165.05 | $165.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $227.68 | 5.365% | $239.895 | $239.90 | $239.90 | $239.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $219.90 | 9.325% | $240.4057 | $240.41 | $240.40 | $240.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $231.72 | 6.242% | $246.184 | $246.18 | $246.20 | $246.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $229.82 | 12.778% | $259.1864 | $259.19 | $259.20 | $259.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $32.87 | 12.690% | $37.0412 | $37.04 | $37.05 | $37.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,257.48 | $1,366.6385 | $1,366.65 | $1,366.65 | $1,366.70 | |