| 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 | $155.63 | 9.578% | $170.5362 | $170.54 | $170.55 | $170.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $78.69 | 3.513% | $81.4544 | $81.45 | $81.45 | $81.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $222.31 | 5.292% | $234.0746 | $234.07 | $234.05 | $234.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $161.87 | 10.525% | $178.9068 | $178.91 | $178.90 | $178.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $225.43 | 5.493% | $237.8129 | $237.81 | $237.80 | $237.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $198.57 | 3.202% | $204.9282 | $204.93 | $204.95 | $204.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $245.34 | 12.730% | $276.5718 | $276.57 | $276.55 | $276.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,287.84 | $1,384.2849 | $1,384.28 | $1,384.25 | $1,384.30 | |