| 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 | $166.29 | 5.831% | $175.9864 | $175.99 | $176.00 | $176.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $158.71 | 12.435% | $178.4456 | $178.45 | $178.45 | $178.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $158.74 | 8.377% | $172.0376 | $172.04 | $172.05 | $172.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $7.26 | 3.298% | $7.4994 | $7.50 | $7.50 | $7.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $249.33 | 12.613% | $280.778 | $280.78 | $280.80 | $280.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $199.95 | 13.788% | $227.5191 | $227.52 | $227.50 | $227.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $239.29 | 13.293% | $271.0988 | $271.10 | $271.10 | $271.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,179.57 | $1,313.3649 | $1,313.38 | $1,313.40 | $1,313.30 | |