| 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 | $169.28 | 5.193% | $178.0707 | $178.07 | $178.05 | $178.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $242.81 | 9.727% | $266.4281 | $266.43 | $266.45 | $266.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $166.80 | 9.835% | $183.2048 | $183.20 | $183.20 | $183.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $167.57 | 12.643% | $188.7559 | $188.76 | $188.75 | $188.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $228.48 | 10.481% | $252.427 | $252.43 | $252.45 | $252.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $47.78 | 8.826% | $51.9971 | $52.00 | $52.00 | $52.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $236.65 | 10.180% | $260.741 | $260.74 | $260.75 | $260.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,259.37 | $1,381.6246 | $1,381.63 | $1,381.65 | $1,381.60 | |