| 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 | $161.90 | 8.739% | $176.0484 | $176.05 | $176.05 | $176.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $159.56 | 3.724% | $165.502 | $165.50 | $165.50 | $165.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $242.99 | 10.118% | $267.5757 | $267.58 | $267.60 | $267.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $207.84 | 7.664% | $223.7689 | $223.77 | $223.75 | $223.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $224.97 | 5.341% | $236.9856 | $236.99 | $237.00 | $237.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $240.50 | 3.696% | $249.3889 | $249.39 | $249.40 | $249.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $228.32 | 13.532% | $259.2163 | $259.22 | $259.20 | $259.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,466.08 | $1,578.4858 | $1,578.50 | $1,578.50 | $1,578.50 | |