| 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 | $165.79 | 5.772% | $175.3594 | $175.36 | $175.35 | $175.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $240.88 | 7.475% | $258.8858 | $258.89 | $258.90 | $258.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $227.68 | 10.212% | $250.9307 | $250.93 | $250.95 | $250.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $61.33 | 13.484% | $69.5997 | $69.60 | $69.60 | $69.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $156.87 | 12.589% | $176.6184 | $176.62 | $176.60 | $176.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $161.70 | 8.387% | $175.2618 | $175.26 | $175.25 | $175.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $147.92 | 9.338% | $161.7328 | $161.73 | $161.75 | $161.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,162.17 | $1,268.3886 | $1,268.39 | $1,268.40 | $1,268.40 | |