| 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 | $170.33 | 5.857% | $180.3062 | $180.31 | $180.30 | $180.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $142.75 | 5.682% | $150.8611 | $150.86 | $150.85 | $150.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $213.58 | 5.600% | $225.5405 | $225.54 | $225.55 | $225.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $157.79 | 12.777% | $177.9508 | $177.95 | $177.95 | $178.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $245.32 | 13.556% | $278.5756 | $278.58 | $278.60 | $278.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $246.38 | 8.733% | $267.8964 | $267.90 | $267.90 | $267.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $62.98 | 5.503% | $66.4458 | $66.45 | $66.45 | $66.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,239.13 | $1,347.5764 | $1,347.59 | $1,347.60 | $1,347.60 | |