| 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 | $167.87 | 5.619% | $177.3026 | $177.30 | $177.30 | $177.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $180.52 | 3.162% | $186.228 | $186.23 | $186.25 | $186.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $204.67 | 7.477% | $219.9732 | $219.97 | $219.95 | $220.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $179.75 | 12.750% | $202.6681 | $202.67 | $202.65 | $202.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $237.76 | 13.430% | $269.6912 | $269.69 | $269.70 | $269.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $239.53 | 5.243% | $252.0886 | $252.09 | $252.10 | $252.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $154.45 | 11.699% | $172.5191 | $172.52 | $172.50 | $172.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,364.55 | $1,480.4708 | $1,480.47 | $1,480.45 | $1,480.50 | |