| 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 | $172.99 | 4.270% | $180.3767 | $180.38 | $180.40 | $180.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $197.94 | 3.188% | $204.2503 | $204.25 | $204.25 | $204.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $173.67 | 12.637% | $195.6167 | $195.62 | $195.60 | $195.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $237.97 | 13.798% | $270.8051 | $270.81 | $270.80 | $270.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $229.93 | 8.127% | $248.6164 | $248.62 | $248.60 | $248.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $230.70 | 5.719% | $243.8937 | $243.89 | $243.90 | $243.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $187.36 | 12.762% | $211.2709 | $211.27 | $211.25 | $211.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,430.56 | $1,554.8298 | $1,554.84 | $1,554.80 | $1,554.90 | |