| 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 | $162.70 | 9.684% | $178.4559 | $178.46 | $178.45 | $178.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $166.41 | 3.565% | $172.3425 | $172.34 | $172.35 | $172.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $212.90 | 10.816% | $235.9273 | $235.93 | $235.95 | $235.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $228.52 | 7.656% | $246.0155 | $246.02 | $246.00 | $246.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $235.76 | 7.668% | $253.8381 | $253.84 | $253.85 | $253.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $224.42 | 6.218% | $238.3744 | $238.37 | $238.35 | $238.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $186.66 | 8.685% | $202.8714 | $202.87 | $202.85 | $202.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,417.37 | $1,527.8251 | $1,527.83 | $1,527.80 | $1,527.80 | |