| 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 | $173.41 | 3.598% | $179.6493 | $179.65 | $179.65 | $179.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $76.43 | 5.458% | $80.6015 | $80.60 | $80.60 | $80.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $220.94 | 9.829% | $242.6562 | $242.66 | $242.65 | $242.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $239.30 | 4.810% | $250.8103 | $250.81 | $250.80 | $250.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $227.37 | 8.184% | $245.978 | $245.98 | $246.00 | $246.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $167.43 | 6.446% | $178.2225 | $178.22 | $178.20 | $178.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $245.96 | 10.631% | $272.108 | $272.11 | $272.10 | $272.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,350.84 | $1,450.0258 | $1,450.03 | $1,450.00 | $1,450.00 | |