| 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 | $162.91 | 8.322% | $176.4674 | $176.47 | $176.45 | $176.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $193.45 | 4.157% | $201.4917 | $201.49 | $201.50 | $201.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $229.33 | 3.144% | $236.5401 | $236.54 | $236.55 | $236.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $121.51 | 13.234% | $137.5906 | $137.59 | $137.60 | $137.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $225.61 | 6.567% | $240.4258 | $240.43 | $240.45 | $240.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $122.54 | 10.470% | $135.3699 | $135.37 | $135.35 | $135.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $249.72 | 9.353% | $273.0763 | $273.08 | $273.10 | $273.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,305.07 | $1,400.9618 | $1,400.97 | $1,401.00 | $1,401.00 | |