| 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 | $168.33 | 6.197% | $178.7614 | $178.76 | $178.75 | $178.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $221.40 | 13.210% | $250.6469 | $250.65 | $250.65 | $250.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $188.37 | 7.660% | $202.7991 | $202.80 | $202.80 | $202.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $38.73 | 8.747% | $42.1177 | $42.12 | $42.10 | $42.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $227.81 | 10.818% | $252.4545 | $252.45 | $252.45 | $252.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $165.88 | 12.131% | $186.0029 | $186.00 | $186.00 | $186.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $233.97 | 6.828% | $249.9455 | $249.95 | $249.95 | $249.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,244.49 | $1,362.7280 | $1,362.73 | $1,362.70 | $1,362.70 | |