| 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 | $249.27 | 8.166% | $269.6254 | $269.63 | $269.65 | $269.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $171.50 | 5.474% | $180.8879 | $180.89 | $180.90 | $180.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $157.87 | 12.517% | $177.6306 | $177.63 | $177.65 | $177.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $210.63 | 10.365% | $232.4618 | $232.46 | $232.45 | $232.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $166.44 | 7.189% | $178.4054 | $178.41 | $178.40 | $178.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $141.68 | 13.664% | $161.0392 | $161.04 | $161.05 | $161.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $219.26 | 8.327% | $237.5178 | $237.52 | $237.50 | $237.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,316.65 | $1,437.5681 | $1,437.58 | $1,437.60 | $1,437.50 | |