| 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 | $170.74 | 4.178% | $177.8735 | $177.87 | $177.85 | $177.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $233.74 | 7.319% | $250.8474 | $250.85 | $250.85 | $250.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $157.56 | 13.455% | $178.7597 | $178.76 | $178.75 | $178.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $228.51 | 4.813% | $239.5082 | $239.51 | $239.50 | $239.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $224.81 | 10.375% | $248.134 | $248.13 | $248.15 | $248.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $190.44 | 13.392% | $215.9437 | $215.94 | $215.95 | $215.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $227.77 | 12.319% | $255.829 | $255.83 | $255.85 | $255.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,433.57 | $1,566.8955 | $1,566.89 | $1,566.90 | $1,566.80 | |