| 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 | $172.39 | 3.505% | $178.4323 | $178.43 | $178.45 | $178.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $245.89 | 9.110% | $268.2906 | $268.29 | $268.30 | $268.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $195.76 | 4.532% | $204.6318 | $204.63 | $204.65 | $204.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $85.27 | 11.102% | $94.7367 | $94.74 | $94.75 | $94.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $167.77 | 9.691% | $184.0286 | $184.03 | $184.05 | $184.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $250.55 | 12.779% | $282.5678 | $282.57 | $282.55 | $282.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $132.72 | 6.715% | $141.6321 | $141.63 | $141.65 | $141.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,250.35 | $1,354.3199 | $1,354.32 | $1,354.40 | $1,354.20 | |