| 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 | $169.50 | 5.160% | $178.2462 | $178.25 | $178.25 | $178.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $225.53 | 5.319% | $237.5259 | $237.53 | $237.55 | $237.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $207.80 | 6.116% | $220.509 | $220.51 | $220.50 | $220.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $234.69 | 5.521% | $247.6472 | $247.65 | $247.65 | $247.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $10.34 | 9.513% | $11.3236 | $11.32 | $11.30 | $11.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $239.34 | 4.348% | $249.7465 | $249.75 | $249.75 | $249.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $207.77 | 13.697% | $236.2283 | $236.23 | $236.25 | $236.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,294.97 | $1,381.2267 | $1,381.24 | $1,381.25 | $1,381.00 | |