| 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 | $172.33 | 4.299% | $179.7385 | $179.74 | $179.75 | $179.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $248.44 | 11.245% | $276.3771 | $276.38 | $276.40 | $276.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $93.41 | 12.746% | $105.316 | $105.32 | $105.30 | $105.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $151.40 | 8.490% | $164.2539 | $164.25 | $164.25 | $164.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $250.29 | 3.768% | $259.7209 | $259.72 | $259.70 | $259.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $162.97 | 6.724% | $173.9281 | $173.93 | $173.95 | $173.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $113.81 | 4.191% | $118.5798 | $118.58 | $118.60 | $118.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,192.65 | $1,277.9143 | $1,277.92 | $1,277.95 | $1,277.90 | |