| 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 | $171.31 | 3.106% | $176.6309 | $176.63 | $176.65 | $176.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $189.48 | 8.783% | $206.122 | $206.12 | $206.10 | $206.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $53.87 | 3.832% | $55.9343 | $55.93 | $55.95 | $55.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $137.26 | 6.108% | $145.6438 | $145.64 | $145.65 | $145.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $244.41 | 5.777% | $258.5296 | $258.53 | $258.55 | $258.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $189.46 | 12.727% | $213.5726 | $213.57 | $213.55 | $213.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $249.72 | 4.234% | $260.2931 | $260.29 | $260.30 | $260.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,235.51 | $1,316.7263 | $1,316.71 | $1,316.75 | $1,316.60 | |