| 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 | $167.64 | 4.530% | $175.2341 | $175.23 | $175.25 | $175.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $246.42 | 7.559% | $265.0469 | $265.05 | $265.05 | $265.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $18.77 | 7.626% | $20.2014 | $20.20 | $20.20 | $20.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $174.64 | 3.802% | $181.2798 | $181.28 | $181.30 | $181.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $191.61 | 13.652% | $217.7686 | $217.77 | $217.75 | $217.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $243.66 | 13.137% | $275.6696 | $275.67 | $275.65 | $275.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $145.87 | 11.528% | $162.6859 | $162.69 | $162.70 | $162.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,188.61 | $1,297.8863 | $1,297.89 | $1,297.90 | $1,297.90 | |