| 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 | $170.76 | 4.259% | $178.0327 | $178.03 | $178.05 | $178.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $206.47 | 5.778% | $218.3998 | $218.40 | $218.40 | $218.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $249.44 | 8.386% | $270.358 | $270.36 | $270.35 | $270.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $223.71 | 5.572% | $236.1751 | $236.18 | $236.20 | $236.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $151.57 | 8.275% | $164.1124 | $164.11 | $164.10 | $164.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $250.53 | 3.491% | $259.276 | $259.28 | $259.30 | $259.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $225.85 | 4.649% | $236.3498 | $236.35 | $236.35 | $236.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,478.33 | $1,562.7038 | $1,562.71 | $1,562.75 | $1,562.70 | |