| 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 | $156.38 | 10.528% | $172.8437 | $172.84 | $172.85 | $172.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $239.90 | 5.305% | $252.6267 | $252.63 | $252.65 | $252.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $231.61 | 5.128% | $243.487 | $243.49 | $243.50 | $243.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $21.45 | 9.791% | $23.5502 | $23.55 | $23.55 | $23.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $158.27 | 12.421% | $177.9287 | $177.93 | $177.95 | $177.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $222.86 | 10.554% | $246.3806 | $246.38 | $246.40 | $246.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $149.87 | 7.238% | $160.7176 | $160.72 | $160.70 | $160.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,180.34 | $1,277.5345 | $1,277.54 | $1,277.60 | $1,277.50 | |