| 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 | $163.40 | 9.198% | $178.4295 | $178.43 | $178.45 | $178.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $96.65 | 5.253% | $101.727 | $101.73 | $101.75 | $101.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $165.46 | 6.753% | $176.6335 | $176.63 | $176.65 | $176.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $236.28 | 5.860% | $250.126 | $250.13 | $250.15 | $250.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $138.42 | 13.443% | $157.0278 | $157.03 | $157.05 | $157.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $160.99 | 7.471% | $173.0176 | $173.02 | $173.00 | $173.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $243.69 | 5.323% | $256.6616 | $256.66 | $256.65 | $256.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,204.89 | $1,293.6230 | $1,293.63 | $1,293.70 | $1,293.50 | |