| 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 | $170.78 | 9.650% | $187.2603 | $187.26 | $187.25 | $187.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $249.66 | 4.711% | $261.4215 | $261.42 | $261.40 | $261.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $146.43 | 3.488% | $151.5375 | $151.54 | $151.55 | $151.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $238.53 | 11.693% | $266.4213 | $266.42 | $266.40 | $266.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $55.98 | 11.680% | $62.5185 | $62.52 | $62.50 | $62.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $153.45 | 12.863% | $173.1883 | $173.19 | $173.20 | $173.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $23.74 | 10.492% | $26.2308 | $26.23 | $26.25 | $26.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,038.57 | $1,128.5782 | $1,128.58 | $1,128.55 | $1,128.50 | |