| 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 | $168.78 | 4.534% | $176.4325 | $176.43 | $176.45 | $176.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $206.84 | 8.401% | $224.2166 | $224.22 | $224.20 | $224.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $211.36 | 6.338% | $224.756 | $224.76 | $224.75 | $224.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $128.52 | 6.851% | $137.3249 | $137.32 | $137.30 | $137.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $89.34 | 10.544% | $98.76 | $98.76 | $98.75 | $98.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $140.25 | 12.429% | $157.6817 | $157.68 | $157.70 | $157.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $240.59 | 8.199% | $260.316 | $260.32 | $260.30 | $260.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,185.68 | $1,279.4877 | $1,279.49 | $1,279.45 | $1,279.50 | |