| 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 | $165.77 | 6.351% | $176.2981 | $176.30 | $176.30 | $176.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $235.30 | 3.248% | $242.9425 | $242.94 | $242.95 | $242.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $163.54 | 4.844% | $171.4619 | $171.46 | $171.45 | $171.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $241.35 | 6.844% | $257.868 | $257.87 | $257.85 | $257.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $108.93 | 11.441% | $121.3927 | $121.39 | $121.40 | $121.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $36.78 | 12.440% | $41.3554 | $41.36 | $41.35 | $41.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $191.65 | 12.570% | $215.7404 | $215.74 | $215.75 | $215.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,143.32 | $1,227.0590 | $1,227.06 | $1,227.05 | $1,227.10 | |