| 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 | $166.88 | 5.103% | $175.3959 | $175.40 | $175.40 | $175.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $197.96 | 5.542% | $208.9309 | $208.93 | $208.95 | $208.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $151.91 | 4.180% | $158.2598 | $158.26 | $158.25 | $158.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $38.76 | 12.478% | $43.5965 | $43.60 | $43.60 | $43.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $197.31 | 3.574% | $204.3619 | $204.36 | $204.35 | $204.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $219.43 | 4.865% | $230.1053 | $230.11 | $230.10 | $230.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $234.32 | 9.601% | $256.8171 | $256.82 | $256.80 | $256.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,206.57 | $1,277.4674 | $1,277.48 | $1,277.45 | $1,277.50 | |