| 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 | $171.96 | 3.781% | $178.4618 | $178.46 | $178.45 | $178.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $250.28 | 8.382% | $271.2585 | $271.26 | $271.25 | $271.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $235.51 | 12.805% | $265.6671 | $265.67 | $265.65 | $265.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $44.70 | 6.422% | $47.5706 | $47.57 | $47.55 | $47.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $154.40 | 11.201% | $171.6943 | $171.69 | $171.70 | $171.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $236.60 | 5.773% | $250.2589 | $250.26 | $250.25 | $250.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $121.43 | 5.514% | $128.1257 | $128.13 | $128.15 | $128.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,214.88 | $1,313.0369 | $1,313.04 | $1,313.00 | $1,313.20 | |