| 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 | $170.72 | 3.244% | $176.2582 | $176.26 | $176.25 | $176.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $247.69 | 11.425% | $275.9886 | $275.99 | $276.00 | $276.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $144.33 | 8.220% | $156.1939 | $156.19 | $156.20 | $156.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $196.47 | 12.320% | $220.6751 | $220.68 | $220.70 | $220.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $6.48 | 7.486% | $6.9651 | $6.97 | $6.95 | $7.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $200.48 | 6.416% | $213.3428 | $213.34 | $213.35 | $213.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $199.30 | 8.102% | $215.4473 | $215.45 | $215.45 | $215.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,165.47 | $1,264.8710 | $1,264.88 | $1,264.90 | $1,264.90 | |