| 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 | $167.33 | 5.395% | $176.3575 | $176.36 | $176.35 | $176.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $245.51 | 10.203% | $270.5594 | $270.56 | $270.55 | $270.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $207.77 | 4.711% | $217.558 | $217.56 | $217.55 | $217.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $163.48 | 5.687% | $172.7771 | $172.78 | $172.80 | $172.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $212.84 | 12.620% | $239.7004 | $239.70 | $239.70 | $239.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $114.84 | 12.355% | $129.0285 | $129.03 | $129.05 | $129.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $177.92 | 8.349% | $192.7745 | $192.77 | $192.75 | $192.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,289.69 | $1,398.7554 | $1,398.76 | $1,398.75 | $1,398.90 | |