| 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 | $166.67 | 3.618% | $172.7001 | $172.70 | $172.70 | $172.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $216.53 | 3.801% | $224.7603 | $224.76 | $224.75 | $224.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $62.53 | 12.254% | $70.1924 | $70.19 | $70.20 | $70.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $250.42 | 4.455% | $261.5762 | $261.58 | $261.60 | $261.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $186.89 | 7.614% | $201.1198 | $201.12 | $201.10 | $201.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $44.87 | 5.817% | $47.4801 | $47.48 | $47.50 | $47.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $246.56 | 13.410% | $279.6237 | $279.62 | $279.60 | $279.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,174.47 | $1,257.4526 | $1,257.45 | $1,257.45 | $1,257.50 | |