| 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 | $165.43 | 5.436% | $174.4228 | $174.42 | $174.40 | $174.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $182.79 | 12.500% | $205.6388 | $205.64 | $205.65 | $205.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $82.64 | 8.212% | $89.4264 | $89.43 | $89.45 | $89.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $244.54 | 10.759% | $270.8501 | $270.85 | $270.85 | $270.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $173.99 | 7.469% | $186.9853 | $186.99 | $187.00 | $187.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $16.54 | 3.708% | $17.1533 | $17.15 | $17.15 | $17.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $211.98 | 9.160% | $231.3974 | $231.40 | $231.40 | $231.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,077.91 | $1,175.8741 | $1,175.88 | $1,175.90 | $1,175.90 | |