| 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 | $166.27 | 5.771% | $175.8654 | $175.87 | $175.85 | $175.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $68.79 | 10.400% | $75.9442 | $75.94 | $75.95 | $75.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $244.44 | 5.264% | $257.3073 | $257.31 | $257.30 | $257.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $220.97 | 11.314% | $245.9705 | $245.97 | $245.95 | $246.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $153.67 | 3.622% | $159.2359 | $159.24 | $159.25 | $159.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $39.51 | 9.850% | $43.4017 | $43.40 | $43.40 | $43.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $249.79 | 12.228% | $280.3343 | $280.33 | $280.35 | $280.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,143.44 | $1,238.0593 | $1,238.06 | $1,238.05 | $1,238.00 | |