| 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 | $167.51 | 4.650% | $175.2992 | $175.30 | $175.30 | $175.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $74.48 | 3.870% | $77.3624 | $77.36 | $77.35 | $77.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $235.81 | 7.216% | $252.826 | $252.83 | $252.85 | $252.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $44.47 | 6.276% | $47.2609 | $47.26 | $47.25 | $47.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $135.77 | 5.169% | $142.788 | $142.79 | $142.80 | $142.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $243.78 | 3.774% | $252.9803 | $252.98 | $253.00 | $253.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $180.29 | 11.446% | $200.926 | $200.93 | $200.95 | $200.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,082.11 | $1,149.4428 | $1,149.45 | $1,149.50 | $1,149.50 | |