| 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 | $165.89 | 5.356% | $174.7751 | $174.78 | $174.80 | $174.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $239.33 | 9.778% | $262.7317 | $262.73 | $262.75 | $262.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $139.67 | 13.195% | $158.0995 | $158.10 | $158.10 | $158.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $244.38 | 8.594% | $265.382 | $265.38 | $265.40 | $265.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $244.56 | 7.548% | $263.0194 | $263.02 | $263.00 | $263.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $236.43 | 13.380% | $268.0643 | $268.06 | $268.05 | $268.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $8.26 | 11.282% | $9.1919 | $9.19 | $9.20 | $9.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,278.52 | $1,401.2639 | $1,401.26 | $1,401.30 | $1,401.30 | |