| 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 | $167.72 | 5.192% | $176.428 | $176.43 | $176.45 | $176.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $170.86 | 5.817% | $180.7989 | $180.80 | $180.80 | $180.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $245.43 | 12.113% | $275.1589 | $275.16 | $275.15 | $275.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $17.26 | 4.152% | $17.9766 | $17.98 | $18.00 | $18.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $231.51 | 6.599% | $246.7873 | $246.79 | $246.80 | $246.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $242.30 | 11.798% | $270.8866 | $270.89 | $270.90 | $270.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $238.35 | 13.460% | $270.4319 | $270.43 | $270.45 | $270.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,313.43 | $1,438.4682 | $1,438.48 | $1,438.55 | $1,438.50 | |