| 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 | $176.51 | 3.426% | $182.5572 | $182.56 | $182.55 | $182.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $76.81 | 5.534% | $81.0607 | $81.06 | $81.05 | $81.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $247.79 | 12.256% | $278.1591 | $278.16 | $278.15 | $278.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $199.57 | 6.337% | $212.2168 | $212.22 | $212.20 | $212.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $221.41 | 12.188% | $248.3955 | $248.40 | $248.40 | $248.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $69.76 | 5.689% | $73.7286 | $73.73 | $73.75 | $73.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $219.44 | 3.579% | $227.2938 | $227.29 | $227.30 | $227.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,211.29 | $1,303.4117 | $1,303.42 | $1,303.40 | $1,303.50 | |