| 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 | $154.39 | 11.710% | $172.4691 | $172.47 | $172.45 | $172.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $192.60 | 4.723% | $201.6965 | $201.70 | $201.70 | $201.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $39.90 | 8.776% | $43.4016 | $43.40 | $43.40 | $43.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $219.68 | 6.568% | $234.1086 | $234.11 | $234.10 | $234.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $162.34 | 12.122% | $182.0189 | $182.02 | $182.00 | $182.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $180.57 | 8.629% | $196.1514 | $196.15 | $196.15 | $196.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $233.39 | 6.481% | $248.516 | $248.52 | $248.50 | $248.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,182.87 | $1,278.3621 | $1,278.37 | $1,278.30 | $1,278.40 | |