| 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 | $170.82 | 6.692% | $182.2513 | $182.25 | $182.25 | $182.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $230.88 | 7.208% | $247.5218 | $247.52 | $247.50 | $247.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $238.94 | 12.116% | $267.89 | $267.89 | $267.90 | $267.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $213.52 | 13.765% | $242.911 | $242.91 | $242.90 | $242.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $158.79 | 11.493% | $177.0397 | $177.04 | $177.05 | $177.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $200.38 | 12.416% | $225.2592 | $225.26 | $225.25 | $225.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $52.25 | 9.686% | $57.3109 | $57.31 | $57.30 | $57.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,265.58 | $1,400.1839 | $1,400.18 | $1,400.15 | $1,400.20 | |