| 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 | $170.94 | 3.109% | $176.2545 | $176.25 | $176.25 | $176.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $208.40 | 10.426% | $230.1278 | $230.13 | $230.15 | $230.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $240.50 | 5.779% | $254.3985 | $254.40 | $254.40 | $254.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $236.37 | 4.257% | $246.4323 | $246.43 | $246.45 | $246.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $161.34 | 12.332% | $181.2364 | $181.24 | $181.25 | $181.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $229.29 | 10.330% | $252.9757 | $252.98 | $253.00 | $253.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $204.36 | 3.622% | $211.7619 | $211.76 | $211.75 | $211.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,451.20 | $1,553.1871 | $1,553.19 | $1,553.25 | $1,553.20 | |