| 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 | $168.55 | 5.710% | $178.1742 | $178.17 | $178.15 | $178.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $245.87 | 10.656% | $272.0699 | $272.07 | $272.05 | $272.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $241.91 | 5.819% | $255.9867 | $255.99 | $256.00 | $256.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $187.94 | 12.440% | $211.3197 | $211.32 | $211.30 | $211.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $183.63 | 5.279% | $193.3238 | $193.32 | $193.30 | $193.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $121.54 | 13.331% | $137.7425 | $137.74 | $137.75 | $137.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $137.86 | 4.117% | $143.5357 | $143.54 | $143.55 | $143.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,287.30 | $1,392.1525 | $1,392.15 | $1,392.10 | $1,392.10 | |