| 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 | $172.89 | 3.367% | $178.7112 | $178.71 | $178.70 | $178.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $249.28 | 9.611% | $273.2383 | $273.24 | $273.25 | $273.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $248.93 | 6.522% | $265.1652 | $265.17 | $265.15 | $265.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $234.72 | 4.874% | $246.1603 | $246.16 | $246.15 | $246.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $222.39 | 11.606% | $248.2006 | $248.20 | $248.20 | $248.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $231.26 | 13.251% | $261.9043 | $261.90 | $261.90 | $261.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $33.39 | 9.576% | $36.5874 | $36.59 | $36.60 | $36.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,392.86 | $1,509.9673 | $1,509.97 | $1,509.95 | $1,510.00 | |