| 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 | $171.72 | 3.806% | $178.2557 | $178.26 | $178.25 | $178.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $150.42 | 8.594% | $163.3471 | $163.35 | $163.35 | $163.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $166.87 | 7.180% | $178.8513 | $178.85 | $178.85 | $178.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $240.65 | 6.813% | $257.0455 | $257.05 | $257.05 | $257.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $144.33 | 3.157% | $148.8865 | $148.89 | $148.90 | $148.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $124.44 | 3.290% | $128.5341 | $128.53 | $128.55 | $128.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $108.96 | 10.669% | $120.5849 | $120.58 | $120.60 | $120.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,107.39 | $1,175.5051 | $1,175.51 | $1,175.55 | $1,175.50 | |