| 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 | $163.98 | 9.349% | $179.3105 | $179.31 | $179.30 | $179.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $158.26 | 7.756% | $170.5346 | $170.53 | $170.55 | $170.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $208.42 | 3.382% | $215.4688 | $215.47 | $215.45 | $215.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $197.53 | 3.295% | $204.0386 | $204.04 | $204.05 | $204.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $145.85 | 12.243% | $163.7064 | $163.71 | $163.70 | $163.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $229.87 | 6.376% | $244.5265 | $244.53 | $244.55 | $244.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $188.91 | 11.167% | $210.0056 | $210.01 | $210.00 | $210.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,292.82 | $1,387.5910 | $1,387.60 | $1,387.60 | $1,387.50 | |