| 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 | $165.77 | 5.791% | $175.3697 | $175.37 | $175.35 | $175.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $231.94 | 10.749% | $256.8712 | $256.87 | $256.85 | $256.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $228.79 | 3.755% | $237.3811 | $237.38 | $237.40 | $237.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $65.97 | 8.154% | $71.3492 | $71.35 | $71.35 | $71.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $224.42 | 6.603% | $239.2385 | $239.24 | $239.25 | $239.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $189.36 | 5.368% | $199.5248 | $199.52 | $199.50 | $199.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $159.48 | 12.726% | $179.7754 | $179.78 | $179.80 | $179.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,265.73 | $1,359.5099 | $1,359.51 | $1,359.50 | $1,359.50 | |