| 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 | $164.40 | 5.520% | $173.4749 | $173.47 | $173.45 | $173.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $220.88 | 10.597% | $244.2867 | $244.29 | $244.30 | $244.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $190.89 | 11.636% | $213.102 | $213.10 | $213.10 | $213.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $166.70 | 8.849% | $181.4513 | $181.45 | $181.45 | $181.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $73.54 | 3.132% | $75.8433 | $75.84 | $75.85 | $75.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $138.84 | 11.478% | $154.7761 | $154.78 | $154.80 | $154.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $242.36 | 9.673% | $265.8035 | $265.80 | $265.80 | $265.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,197.61 | $1,308.7378 | $1,308.73 | $1,308.75 | $1,308.80 | |