| 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 | $166.56 | 5.454% | $175.6442 | $175.64 | $175.65 | $175.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $194.89 | 6.797% | $208.1367 | $208.14 | $208.15 | $208.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $132.92 | 11.715% | $148.4916 | $148.49 | $148.50 | $148.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $66.58 | 11.859% | $74.4757 | $74.48 | $74.50 | $74.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $175.75 | 12.388% | $197.5219 | $197.52 | $197.50 | $197.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $247.78 | 6.402% | $263.6429 | $263.64 | $263.65 | $263.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $191.97 | 10.527% | $212.1787 | $212.18 | $212.20 | $212.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,176.45 | $1,280.0917 | $1,280.09 | $1,280.15 | $1,280.00 | |