| 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 | $165.59 | 6.497% | $176.3484 | $176.35 | $176.35 | $176.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $223.69 | 6.413% | $238.0352 | $238.04 | $238.05 | $238.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $166.93 | 5.673% | $176.3999 | $176.40 | $176.40 | $176.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $209.57 | 5.304% | $220.6856 | $220.69 | $220.70 | $220.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $214.96 | 13.743% | $244.502 | $244.50 | $244.50 | $244.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $69.70 | 4.772% | $73.0261 | $73.03 | $73.05 | $73.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $14.28 | 9.295% | $15.6073 | $15.61 | $15.60 | $15.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,064.72 | $1,144.6045 | $1,144.62 | $1,144.65 | $1,144.50 | |