| 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 | $170.47 | 3.484% | $176.4092 | $176.41 | $176.40 | $176.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $207.25 | 8.735% | $225.3533 | $225.35 | $225.35 | $225.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $73.30 | 3.755% | $76.0524 | $76.05 | $76.05 | $76.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $204.60 | 12.696% | $230.576 | $230.58 | $230.60 | $230.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $153.79 | 6.346% | $163.5495 | $163.55 | $163.55 | $163.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $207.34 | 6.504% | $220.8254 | $220.83 | $220.85 | $220.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $181.32 | 3.549% | $187.755 | $187.76 | $187.75 | $187.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,198.07 | $1,280.5208 | $1,280.53 | $1,280.55 | $1,280.60 | |