| 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 | $160.52 | 8.727% | $174.5286 | $174.53 | $174.55 | $174.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $244.96 | 10.426% | $270.4995 | $270.50 | $270.50 | $270.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $163.51 | 6.492% | $174.1251 | $174.13 | $174.15 | $174.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $128.88 | 11.771% | $144.0505 | $144.05 | $144.05 | $144.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $207.94 | 8.844% | $226.3302 | $226.33 | $226.35 | $226.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $183.61 | 8.289% | $198.8294 | $198.83 | $198.85 | $198.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $79.38 | 3.796% | $82.3933 | $82.39 | $82.40 | $82.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,168.80 | $1,270.7566 | $1,270.76 | $1,270.85 | $1,270.70 | |