| 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 | $168.68 | 4.363% | $176.0395 | $176.04 | $176.05 | $176.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $194.79 | 4.847% | $204.2315 | $204.23 | $204.25 | $204.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $248.38 | 7.612% | $267.2867 | $267.29 | $267.30 | $267.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $118.70 | 9.742% | $130.2638 | $130.26 | $130.25 | $130.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $129.67 | 12.137% | $145.408 | $145.41 | $145.40 | $145.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $198.79 | 8.586% | $215.8581 | $215.86 | $215.85 | $215.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $103.59 | 5.592% | $109.3828 | $109.38 | $109.40 | $109.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,162.60 | $1,248.4704 | $1,248.47 | $1,248.50 | $1,248.50 | |