| 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 | $168.59 | 3.783% | $174.9678 | $174.97 | $174.95 | $175.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $216.53 | 7.355% | $232.4558 | $232.46 | $232.45 | $232.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $156.87 | 6.816% | $167.5623 | $167.56 | $167.55 | $167.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $165.94 | 3.744% | $172.1528 | $172.15 | $172.15 | $172.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $216.74 | 4.714% | $226.9571 | $226.96 | $226.95 | $227.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $75.77 | 9.475% | $82.9492 | $82.95 | $82.95 | $82.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $178.41 | 8.431% | $193.4517 | $193.45 | $193.45 | $193.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,178.85 | $1,250.4967 | $1,250.50 | $1,250.45 | $1,250.70 | |